conservation and recreation of viable natural habitat within a
development area, primarily with open public space areas
integration of the major stormwater system with the residential
design, e.g. by avoiding back fences adjacent to major stormwater
reserves
integration of public open space with major stormwater drainage
corridors, to maximise public access, passive recreational
activities, and visual amenity
minimising runoff at or near its source, by directing runoff from
impervious surfaces to pervious areas to reduce the quantity and
improve the quality of runoff