The City of Unley, SA
City in South Australia
Australia
The City of Unley, SA pursues Tree Strategy goals with the development of the MyCanopy app
The city's Tree Strategy calls for a net increase of 14,214 trees by 2045. Unley worked with Aerometrex on aerial assessments of tree coverage in 2018 and 2021. MyCanopy users enter local addresses for high-resolution canopy images. The Forestree-powered app shows canopy coverage percentages and changes between the two assessments. Council officials plan future assessments to identify sources of canopy loss and new planting opportunities.
The City of Unley, SA
Australia
The City of Unley, SA evaluates organic waste collection with Going Green in Goodwood trial
Residents of the Goodwood suburb were invited to collect food waste for weekly collection during a six-month trial. The council offered free starter kits with kitchen caddies, compostable bags, and recycling tips. Unley and project partner KESAB conducted three audits of random green bins to gather data on the pilot's impacts. A Going Green in Goodwood engagement page generated community feedback through quick polls and a question-and-answer feature.
The City of Unley, SA
Australia
The City of Unley, SA partnered with OpenCities to relaunch its website with a human-centered design
The City of Unley partnered with OpenCities to launch its new website with a human-centered design approach. The city conducted workshops with frontline workers and focus groups with residents to inform the website's redesign. As a result of this community feedback, the new website improved the customer experience with intuitive topic-based content structures. This digital transformation allows users to quickly and easily find information, access services, and interact with the Council.
The City of Unley, SA
Australia
The City of Unley, SA turns Heywood Park into a smart precinct that improves safety and service
The Heywood Park Smart Precinct uses light control and water monitoring systems to eliminate resource waste. Patrons power up their plug-in vehicles at the charging station and learn about park features at the information kiosk. Smart parking and barbecues connect to an app that helps users plan their trips. Park safety is assured through a network of predictive trail lights and noise-monitoring sensors. The park's assets are monitored by city personnel through a centralized platform.
The City of Unley, SA
Australia