The Life and Death of the Australian Backyard

摘要: A substantial backyard has long been considered an iconic feature of the Australian suburb. Nevertheless, during 1990s, a dramatic change occurred: backyards largely disappeared from new suburban houses in Australia. Whatever size lot, dwelling now covers most its developable area. Although planning system does not actually promote this change, it little to prevent it. It appears be physical expression way that lifestyles are changing for worse, particular longer working hours. This turn raises issues about health and wellbeing, especially children. Vegetation surrounding plays important role microclimate, storm drainage biodiversity, irrespective whether residents use their backyard. Its loss serious ecological implications, deficit rendered permanent by changes housing stock. The Life Death Backyard is based on detailed quantitative study increasing, but previously unstudied, problem. discusses nature, uses meaning traditional backyard, presents understanding have happening suggests possible remedies. All professionals landscape development industries, local government, consultancies universities should read unique issue increasing significance urban sustainability.