Upper Hutt Sustainable Landscape Guide - Te Mahere Horanuku Toitū O Ōrongomai

The Upper Hutt Sustainable Landscape Design Guide seeks to aid the development of sustainable landscapes across Upper Hutt that contribute to the wider ecological network and enhance private and communal resources. Sustainable landscapes feature multi-purpose spaces that contribute to both human needs and functions, whilst simultaneously promoting the health of the environment. By following these guidelines, the Upper Hutt Community are provided with the guidance and tools to create a sustainable landscape that not only enhances their outdoor space, but also supports New Zealand’s unique ecosystems, conserves water resources, and contributes to the conservation of native flora and fauna in the region. This guide is aimed to assist both the homeowner, those wishing to undertake larger developments, and neighbourhood or community scale projects, to follow a sustainable design process. These guidelines are not prescriptive, but rather provide the user with a framework of best practice and performance goals to create sustainable landscape design outcomes. This guide has been delivered by the team at Urban Edge Planning, with support provided by Upper Hutt City Council. For a link to the guide, please visit: https://www.upperhuttcity.com/Home/Tabs/Council/Sustainability/Upper-Hutt-Sustainable-Landscape-Guide