Can urban areas be sustainable?

Ever wonder if urban areas can be attractive, functional and sustainable? Find out how University of Auckland researcher, Dr Marjorie van Roon, is investigating how to construct and operate ecologically functional urban areas. By planning communities where water cycles operate naturally, ecological processes are accommodated, contaminant runoff and flooding are minimised, and habitats are protected or re-created, we can protect our nation's biodiversity while ensuring our lifestyle is more sustainable.

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