Economic evaluation of alternative urban park designs that conserve irrigation water | CSI UWA webinar

Urban parks are crucial in recreation, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. However, traditional park designs in Perth may not fully align with community preferences or maximise overall benefits relative to costs, particularly when it comes to water conservation.

In this presentation, Prof. David Pannell and Dr. Claire Doll will explore how Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) can be used to evaluate urban park designs by incorporating both financial and non-financial considerations. They will discuss how environmental economists assess trade-offs between irrigation water use, biodiversity, and recreational value, demonstrating how alternative park designs can better balance these factors.

You will gain insights into how economic evaluation methods can inform urban planning, policy decisions, and the future of sustainable green spaces in Perth.

Speakers

Prof. David Pannell

Professor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Western Australia, Co-Director of the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. His research focuses on the economics of land, water, and nature conservation, as well as environmental policy, farmer adoption of conservation practices, and risk management in farming systems.

Dr. Claire Doll

Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy. Her PhD research focused on the economics of urban green spaces, including parks and verges. Her current work includes projects on improving Australia’s biodiversity offset system, evaluating river restoration options, and exploring Indigenous fire management practices in the context of climate change.

• Date: Tuesday, 3 June 2025
• Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (AWST)
• Online only
• Free event but registration is essential to access the webinar

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