​​​Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) is water management in urban areas, integrating design of other built features such as drains, footpaths, car parks and landscaping. ​

WSUD aims to:​

• Reduce run off in cities (the high amount of hard surfaces mean that water cannot infiltrate the ground and enters creeks at a high rate causing erosion and scouring of the creek bed);

• Reduce potable water use (minimising the use of drinking water for things other than drinking) through reuse of rain water, storm water and grey water;

• Minimise generation of water (over less usage of water);

• Treating storm water and removing pollutants before entering creeks and rivers; and

• Enhance and improve the look and feel of urban areas.