Public open space
Public open space design that conforms to areas of existing high quality vegetation, which may be of an unconventional size or shape
Sustainability
Achieving a Greener Future at Botania Park.
Look To The Future.
Sustainability is at the foundation of this development. Botania Park will leverage the conservation and regeneration of the natural environment to provide enjoyable and accommodating spaces for its residents, reduce its reliance on limited resources through the use of innovative materials, and address climate change through net-zero construction and building community resilience. The community can trust this approach, with an independent third-party certification—the 6-Leaf EnviroDevelopment—being targeted.
Reducing Urban Heat & Supporting Biodiversity
Cooling Canopy
Botania Park will set a new benchmark in tree canopy coverage for streetscapes, public open spaces, front gardens, and verges. The increased coverage will feature native Western Australian trees and flora and when combined with a sensitive landscaping plan will contribute to reducing the urban heat island effect, keeping the streetscapes cooler and resilient to rising temperatures from Climate Change.
A New Standard In Property Development
6 Leaf EnviroDevelopment
Botania Park is targeting outstanding sustainability performance across all six elements of the EnviroDevelopment certification framework: Energy, Water, Materials, Waste, Community, and Ecosystems. Botania Park will be built using low-impact materials, consciously protecting and regenerating existing ecology, reducing reliance on fresh water, responsibly managing waste, and providing a network of attractive spaces for the community to interact.
Waterwise Gold Development
Botania Park will be implementing several key initiatives to reduce fresh water consumption. Some of these include waterwise native plantings in the streetscapes, using nature-based solutions in drainage, and efficient irrigation systems for open spaces. Future residents will be supported in their waterwise journey via provision of waterwise landscaping packages, high water efficiency fixtures and fittings, and spaces for rainwater tanks. These initiatives will be reviewed and endorsed by the Water Corporation, via their Waterwise Development Gold Endorsement.
Environmentally friendly transport options
A network of cycle paths will link the many green, tree-filled public open spaces, allowing residents to use active transport options like walking, riding, and scootering.
Greening Strategy
A major focus for local councils in the Perth Metro area is finding ways to improve tree canopy coverage and high quality landscaping in our streetscapes. Hesperia is supporting this endeavour through an active partnership with the City of Wanneroo, termed the Greening Strategy. This will involve several workshops with the City to find innovative ways to increase tree retention, plantings and establishment of landscaping in streetscapes. Innovations may require alterations to existing policies to achieve more favour outcomes whilst balancing other local council requirements. Some of these innovations may include:
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Meandering roadsMeandering of roads to create pockets of landscaping in otherwise hardscaped areas.
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Reduced footpath and road widthsReduced footpath and road widths to increase gardens and tree plantings in road medians.
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Unique maintenance arrangementsUnique maintenance arrangements with the city to plant trees earlier and facilitate faster growth.
