Real-world application of the CRCWSC’s research, highlighting that the transition to a water sensitive community can lead to genuine innovation if local citizens are engaged as partners in the process.

A program to support and endorse local governments in Western Australia for their leadership in creating water sensitive communities.

Stormwater harvesting and reuse scheme for a major water user in urban Sydney.

Restoration of the Small Creek concrete channel to a more natural waterway, co-designed with the community.

World’s biggest recycled water facility in the basement of a residential building.

Water proofing urban parklands using managed aquifer recharge (MAR).

A design that showcases the potential of disused infrastructure in providing community open space with an integrated stormwater design.

Irrigating airport land for heat reduction benefits.

This discussion paper compiles ideas generated at a workshop hosted by Peet, The Department of Communities and the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities (CRCWSC) on 13 and 14 June 2018. These ideas focus on the Brabham development project in the north east urban growth corridor in Perth (Figure 1).

Josh’s House is an exemplar of integrated water sensitive urban design at the residential housing scale.
Josh’s House is an innovative housing-scale sustainable design and construction project based in Hilton WA, led by environmental scientist and national media personality Dr Josh Byrne in conjunction with Curtin University and the CRC for Low Carbon Living.