Water sensitive cities face complex challenges that demand better economic evidence to balance urban growth, environmental health, and community wellbeing. The IRP2 project, led by CEEP members through the Cooperative Research Centre for Water Sensitive Cities, responded to this need by developing practical economic frameworks and tools to strengthen the business case for water sensitive urban design (WSUD) investments. By explicitly recognising the full range of benefits, in

CEEP member, Dr Claire Doll, has been successful in securing an Early Career Industry Fellowship from the Australian Research Council (ARC). The project, titled: Waterwise greening for healthy communities: Benefits, costs, and equity involves the WA Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) as the primary industry partner, along with the City of Canning and City of Busselton as supporting industry partners. Results will contribute to a set of guidelines to help