CBA was appointed to develop a design guide to illustrate how embedding GI into urban design can deliver benefits for new communities. The guide is intended to bridge the gap between strategic GI plans and site masterplanning of urban extensions. It sets out design principles for green spaces to transform urban life by cooling cities, filtering out pollutants, improving people’s health, supporting wildlife and creating attractive places to live and work in. The design principles are intended to help raise the quality of design and development across MKSM by providing a valuable checklist for developers.CBA landscape architects researched, drafted and designed the guide. The Steering Group prepared the brief. A wide range of stakeholders from the private and public sectors also contributed to the brief and the guide.