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Thriving Communities planning the places we need

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 Communities planning the places we need

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  1. Thriving Communitiesplanning the places we need Adam Beck Manager Sustainable Communities Green Building Council of Australia

  2. Green Star registered or certified projects 810 +

  3. PRINCIPAL • AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT • GOVERNMENT • LAND • ORGANIZATIONS • GOLD • SILVER

  4. to lookbeyond buildings

  5. …and in between buildings

  6. Draft credits …its about people Community design

  7. Green Star – Communities National Principles LiveabilityProsperityEnvironmental responsibility Design excellenceLeadership and governance

  8. When to influence plan

  9. When to influence build

  10. When to influence thrive

  11. 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

  12. Draft credits

  13. Draft credits

  14. Draft credits

  15. BETA testing projects…

  16. 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

  17. The ability to influence…

  18. 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?

  19. 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

  20. Process is important • Best practice design review as a basis for measuring compliance

  21. Why Green Star - Communities? • Independent • A national system • Best practice • Strong governance • Engagement focused • Community-wide; and • Individual buildings

  22. Thank You greenstarcommunities.org.au adam.beck@gbca.org.au Twitter: @gscommunities

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