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Thriving Communitiesplanning the places we need
Adam Beck
Manager Sustainable Communities
Green Building Council of Australia
Green Star registered or certified projects
810+
PRINCIPAL
GOVERNMENT
LAND
ORGANIZATIONS
GOLD
SILVER
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
to lookbeyond
buildings
…and in between buildings
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1. Location2. Design for site3. Urban design4. Design review
Community design
…its about people
LiveabilityProsperityEnvironmental responsibility Design excellenceLeadership and governance
Green Star – Communities National Principles
plan
When to influence
buildWhen to influence
thrive
When to influence
Defining best practice
2 years to scope and develop
135 committee members 39 draft PILOT credits National and international
peer review Early BETA testing on 32
projects Formal PILOT phase 2012
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Leadership and Governance1. Community engagement2. Corporate social responsibility3. Environmental management4. Climate adaptation and resilience5. Sustainability education6. Operational governance7. Green Star Communities accredited professional
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Liveability1. Community development2. Access to amenities3. Health and active living4. Safe places5. Local food production6. Culture and heritage
Economic Prosperity1. Employment and economic resilience2. Education and skills development3. Affordability4. Costing5. Community investment6. Residential incentives7. Digital infrastructure
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Environmental Responsibility1. Site sensitivity2. Ecological value3. Heat island effect4. Light and noise pollution5. Greenhouse gas emissions6. Peak electricity demand7. Green buildings8. Potable water consumption9. Stormwater10.Materials11. Waste management12.Transport
Community Design1. Location2. Site analysis3. Site planning4. Urban design
BETA testing projects…
The role of local government…
Land use planning Development assessment Density bonuses, incentives and credits Corporate strategy and policy Lot consolidation and site development Procurement Partnerships Climate change strategy Research and development Marketing and communication Community development Data collection Community engagement
The ability to influence…
Location
Site Analysis
Site Planning
Urban Design
Where is your site?
What are the site attributes?
How will you arrange the project?
What is the form and function?
Establishing a framework for sustainable urbanism
Location
Site Analysis
Site Planning
Urban Design
Encourages infill development connected to existing infrastructure
Ensures a comprehensive analysis of the site is undertaken
Establishes an urban structure that promotes integrated sustainable urbanism
Promotes best practice urban design
Process is important
Best practice design review as a basis for measuring compliance
Independent
A national system Best practice Strong governance Engagement focused Community-wide; and Individual buildings
Why Green Star - Communities?
