Commissioned by Hort Innovation Australia and developed by Edge Environment, the report has harnessed industry research and case studies to substantiate the benefits of urban greening and its contribution to a more sustainable built environment. Drawing on industry expertise and scientific data, the report provides accessible information and guidance to the industry and rating tool schemes; Green Star and IS (ISCA).

The current rating systems provide credits for implementing living infrastructure however the report suggests that the credits can be revised to reward projects that make a greater contribution to urban greening. The revision of the credits will encourage the uptake of living infrastructure by making these credits more attainable for projects pursuing a rating.