Urban greening
Initiatives to help address urban heating, grow greener neighbourhoods and improve the overall urban environment.
State of Stone
State of Stone – Celebrating the Minister's Stonework Program, serves as a source of information and inspiration to those interested in the continued care and protection of sandstone-built heritage in NSW.
Greener neighbourhoods
The Greener Neighbourhoods program empowers councils to create cooler, shadier neighbourhoods.
Partnerships
Partnerships play an important role in creating healthier and more resilient communities by making greener places and great public spaces.
Grant programs
We're supporting local councils to enhance Sydney's tree canopy through new tree planting projects.
Greening the Great West Walk
We're planting more than 26,000 trees along the Great West Walk for a cooler Western Sydney.
Outdoor dining trial for Sydney LGA
The City of Sydney Council proposed a 12-month trial of outdoor dining to support local venues and rejuvenate the economy.
Statewide NSW outdoor dining trial
The department has streamlined planning approvals under a trial of outdoor dining to support local venues and rejuvenate the economy across the summer months.
Bringing fun back to NSW
We’ve made changes to bring more live music, arts venues and artisan food and drink businesses to the streets of NSW. We are ready to get out and enjoy our incredible cities, towns and villages.
Changes to support businesses and landowners
Changes to development consents, merit appeal periods and use rights to support businesses and landowners.