Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Death of the front yard: The quiet change sweeping Sydney suburbs

A new Macquarie University study reveals Sydney suburbs are shifting to denser streetscapes with fewer trees. A typical knock-down rebuild in Sydney's suburbs is wiping out nearly half the front garden and more than 60% of the tree canopy, according to new research published in the journal Cities. D...

Death of the front yard: The quiet change sweeping Sydney suburbs
Image: Phys.org
A new Macquarie University study reveals Sydney suburbs are shifting to denser streetscapes with fewer trees. A typical knock-down rebuild in Sydney's suburbs is wiping out nearly half the front garden and more than 60% of the tree canopy, according to new research published in the journal Cities. Driveways are also expanding—up 57%—as larger houses and double garages increasingly dominate suburban streets.

Originally published at Phys.org

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