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Smart traps and feral cats: Cities amp up their pest control
Innovative pest control measures are bringing new strategies, like smart tech and community engagement, into the fight against infestations.
Innovators of Australia: 5 trends driving local change
Local councils across the continent are taking creative approaches to shared challenges addressing everything from inclusivity to water management.
Innovators of New Zealand: 10 Ways Cities are Driving Change
Local authorities in New Zealand are embracing new ways to modernise their services, streamline their efforts and improve citizens’ lives. Here are 10 stand-out innovation projects across the country.
Cities float new ideas to address rising sea levels
Faced with a dramatic increase in flooding and land erosion, local governments are experimenting with new and evolved ways to slow, prevent, and adapt to the effects of climate change.
Darebin, VIC fast-tracks tree canopy expansion
The city’s Rapid Canopy Project is set to plant 6,000 trees in just 15 months. Many of the plantings utilise nature strips or small parcels of public land.
Darebin, VIC
Australia
Cities get creative to divert waste from landfills
Through key partnerships and piloting new techniques, local governments are finding ways to keep even more items from the trash heap.
Darwin takes a holistic approach to smart city technology
The Northern Territory capital has rolled out Australia’s largest smart city project, targeting public safety, environmental factors, and quality of life enhancements.
Darwin, NT
Australia
Peoria converts vacant land into flourishing stormwater farm
Vacant land in Peoria, IL was transformed into green stormwater infrastructure that reduces sewage overflow while providing residents access to fresh produce, job training, and a safe community gathering place.
Peoria, IL
United States