Wanting to walk, but where's the shade?
I have had the pleasure of staying with family members who all reside on the Central Coast nowadays.
I love coming up here to enjoy the beaches, restaurants and cultural activities.
Part of my routine is to always go for a long walk daily.
However in the height of summer, I am finding that there is a distinct lack of shade especially in the Umina and Ettalong areas.
I personally reside in the Kuringai area on the North Shore of Sydney where there is an abundance of well-shaded walks to be had.
It makes me wonder why there are not more trees in this area.
I think that walkability is a wonderful thing for any town or city to have and for the public to enjoy.
Is there some kind of dislike for trees in the public and private spaces up here?
I would love to move here but, as I am now retired, I really can't see it possible as I love my walks year round.
Is anyone in administration here addressing this issue, as I see no evidence of it?
The summers seem to get hotter on the Central Coast areas I have mentioned above.
It seems to be all concrete and bitumen - a perfect example of an urban heat bowl.
More trees would be a simple solution to what seems a major issue.
SOURCE:
Email, 19 Jan 2023
Lucinda McClung, Roseville