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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. AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT. GOVERNMENT LAND ORGANIZATIONS . GOLD. SILVER.
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Thriving Communitiesplanning the places we need Adam Beck Manager Sustainable Communities Green Building Council of Australia
PRINCIPAL • AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT • GOVERNMENT • LAND • ORGANIZATIONS • GOLD • SILVER
Draft credits …its about people Community design
Green Star – Communities National Principles LiveabilityProsperityEnvironmental responsibility Design excellenceLeadership and governance
When to influence plan
When to influence build
When to influence thrive
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
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
Establishing a framework for sustainable urbanism Location Where is your site? Site Analysis What are the site attributes? Site Planning How will you arrange the project? Urban Design What is the form and function?
Encourages infill development connected to existing infrastructure Location Ensures a comprehensive analysis of the site is undertaken Site Analysis Establishes an urban structure that promotes integrated sustainable urbanism Site Planning Urban Design Promotes best practice urban design
Process is important • Best practice design review as a basis for measuring compliance
Why Green Star - Communities? • Independent • A national system • Best practice • Strong governance • Engagement focused • Community-wide; and • Individual buildings
Thank You greenstarcommunities.org.au adam.beck@gbca.org.au Twitter: @gscommunities