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Sydney's Green Spaces Could Save $1 Billion Annually in Healthcare Costs, Report Suggests

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A new report by the Committee for Sydney suggests that improving access to green spaces and tree canopy in Sydney could save taxpayers $1 billion a year in healthcare costs.
The report highlights the uneven distribution of tree canopy across the city and proposes greenways as a solution, especially for areas slated for increased housing density.

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A new report by the Committee for Sydney suggests that improving access to green spaces and tree canopy in Sydney could save taxpayers $1 billion a year in healthcare costs. The report highlights the uneven distribution of tree canopy across the city and proposes greenways as a solution, especially for areas slated for increased housing density.

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