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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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A new report suggests Sydney taxpayers could save $1 billion annually in health costs if residents had better access to tree canopy and nature. The Committee for Sydney advocates for greenways and tree plantings to combat urban heat and support housing density plans, citing a University of Sydney study linking tree access to reduced hospital visits for cardiovascular disease.

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

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