7.7, 7.8. 7.9
There needs to be connection to urban heat and mitigating colder temperatures in the discussion on street trees. Biodiversity by Design TCPA 2006 is ecxcellent on this
Biodiversity needs to integrate with street trees so that the issues of habitats and food for birds and pollinators are central. Shrubs both native and non native can play a huge role in attractiveness of the area and supporting birds and wildlife. The should be along the street, untidy areas of nature with long grass, wildflowers etc so that a childs walk to school can be much more interesting. Corridors for wildlife need to come right into the estate so that people can enjoy wildlife in their gardens.
Creepers should be considered by houses to help with climate adaptation. There need to be far more street trees and greenery in new estates.