Thriving Communities planning 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 look beyond buildings

…and in between buildings

Draft credits 1. Location 2. Design for site 3. Urban design 4. Design review Community design …its about people

Liveability Prosperity Environmental responsibility Design excellence Leadership and governance Green Star – Communities National Principles

plan When to influence

build When 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

Draft credits Leadership and Governance 1. Community engagement 2. Corporate social responsibility 3. Environmental management 4. Climate adaptation and resilience 5. Sustainability education 6. Operational governance 7. Green Star Communities accredited professional

Draft credits Liveability 1. Community development 2. Access to amenities 3. Health and active living 4. Safe places 5. Local food production 6. Culture and heritage Economic Prosperity 1. Employment and economic resilience 2. Education and skills development 3. Affordability 4. Costing 5. Community investment 6. Residential incentives 7. Digital infrastructure

Draft credits Environmental Responsibility 1. Site sensitivity 2. Ecological value 3. Heat island effect 4. Light and noise pollution 5. Greenhouse gas emissions 6. Peak electricity demand 7. Green buildings 8. Potable water consumption 9. Stormwater 10. Materials 11. Waste management 12. Transport Community Design 1. Location 2. Site analysis 3. Site planning 4. 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?

Thank You greenstarcommunities.org.au