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The Life and Death of the Australian Backyard

by Tony Hall
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9780643098169
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 161
  • Original Price: GBP 37.99
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 363 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Public Policy / City Planning & Urban Development

A substantial backyard has long been considered an iconic feature of the Australian suburb. Nevertheless, since the mid 1990s, substantial backyards have largely disappeared from new suburban houses in Australia. Whatever the size of lot, the dwelling now covers most of its area. The minimal backyard is not just a matter of higher densities in existing urban areas; it is at its most extreme in the new outer suburbs.

The loss of the backyard has serious ecological implications, notably for biodiversity, microclimate and drainage, a trend rendered permanent by the changes to the housing stock. It appears to be the physical expression of the way that Australian lifestyles are changing for the worse, in particular longer working hours. This in turn raises issues about health and wellbeing, especially for children.

This book discusses the nature, uses and meaning of the traditional backyard, presents an understanding of the changes that have been happening and suggests possible remedies.

Key Features:
* Investigates the backyard as a physical expression of the way that Australian lifestyles
are changing
* Highlights issues about health and wellbeing, especially for children
* Discusses that while planning policy does not promote the death of the backyard, it does nothing to prevent it

Hall, Tony: - Tony Hall is Adjunct Professor within the Urban Research Program at Griffith University where he carries out research on sustainable urban form appropriate to the Australian context. His academic career of over 25 years produced notable publications in the field of design guidance.

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