On the first weekend of October, Cr Seal Chong Wah and Stephen Bates, MP for Brisbane, are teaming up to host a community forum exploring how we can make the Milton higher density riverside area a more vibrant neighbourhood.
Inner-city greenspace is not a luxury, but an essential requirement for a healthy neighbourhood. As the Milton area undergoes rapid development, residents are becoming increasingly concerned that the Council administration and State Government are putting the short-term profits of big developers over the long-term wellbeing of our communities. Without sufficient setbacks and mandatory deep-planting standards in the current planning scheme, developers are free to turn this suburb into a concrete jungle.
Seal and Stephen are deeply committed to fighting for more greenery in the inner city, but we cannot do it alone.
Parks massively benefit people, communities and the planet. They reduce the urban heat island effect, which can otherwise increase urban temperatures by up to 7°C (more). For communities, they provide a third-space for connection and cultural expression, and greenspace also supports the mental and physical wellbeing of residents (more).
This community forum is a unique opportunity to have direct input on our community-led campaign to increase greenery in the Milton area. Together we will learn more about how Milton greenery has become so limited, collaboratively identify potential sites for future greenspace planning and develop strategies to increase community pressure on the Council administration and State Gov.
Come along and witness the Greens approach to resident-informed decision-making.
Together, we can fight to ensure that every resident has access to vibrant parks and greenspace.
RSVPs not required, but will assist us to cater for the event.