The Department for Environment and Water (DEW) has announced the launch of a proposed Adelaide National Park City Charter.
DEW said the proposed Charter, created by Green Adelaide, must involve the City’s residents as part of the application later this year to become a National Park City.
Minister for Environment and Water, David Speirs welcomed the move saying community support was one of the five steps towards become a National Park City,
Mr Speirs said Green Adelaide was leading extensive consultation with many local leaders from environment, industry and Government sectors, Kaurna Nation and more than 1,200 community voices.
“Becoming a National Park City is not just a fun title for Adelaide, it’s a people movement which will increase the liveability of our City,” Mr Speirs aid.
“It’s about inspiring everyone to come together and work towards a shared vision for a nature-connected lifestyle,” he said.
“We know that in doing that there are economic, environmental and wellbeing benefits for our City now as well as for future generations.”
The Minister said people’s signatures were needed on the Charter to help the City demonstrate support for the international governing body of the movement – the National Park City Foundation.
Presiding Member of the Green Adelaide Board, Chris Daniels said the status of Adelaide being recognised as a National Park City would mean enjoying all the conveniences of a metropolitan lifestyle, paired with looking after nature for health and wellbeing.
“It’s a place where we think about our city in a modern way,” Professor Daniels said.
“We can create more nature-friendly spaces, and design alternative spaces like green walls and green roofs.”
Further information on the Charter, as well as how to sign for it, can be accessed at this PS News link.