A nationwide approach to urban growth and resilience is needed, confirms the latest State of the Environment Report. 

Produced every five years by the Federal Government, the report aims to help shape policy and action, influence behaviours, and assess our actions as stewards of the Australian environment.

The 2021 report includes an ‘Urban’ chapter, which explores the liveability, sustainability and resilience of Australian cities, towns and villages. Key findings include:

• Growing populations, resource demand and travel are the main pressures on our urban areas
• The COVID-19 pandemic affected our urban environments in both positive and negative ways
• Livability varies between different urban areas and within different parts of our cities and towns
• A nationwide approach to urban growth and resilience is needed

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