Integrating sustainable decision making into urban development

Roger Swinbourne - AECOM PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012

Introduction Introduction – Planning decisions – Emerging frameworks – Embedding more sustainable decisions – Case study PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012 Page 2

Planning decisions Planning more sustainable outcomes: PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012 Page 3

Emerging Planning Frameworks Emerging planning and decision making frameworks: – Australian Green Infrastructure Council • Infrastructure Sustainability (IS) – Green Building Council of Australia • Green Star Communities Framework and rating tool – Major Cities Unit • Urban Design Protocol for Australian Cities – Focus of state and regional strategies • More commonly structuring around sustainability concepts PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012 Page 4

Emerging Planning Frameworks • • Implications : A common language with industry resonance A recognised set of principles and benchmarks • • • • • • Application : Project positioning and setting strategic priorities Design development and options assessment Major projects planning approvals documentation Project governance and reporting frameworks Benchmarking project elements Project rating Page 5 PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012

Case Study – Embedded decision making Marsden Park – Master Planning – An example of embedding sustainability considerations into a decision making framework – Utilised frameworks, technology, and stakeholder input – Applied across a design and planning methodology PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012 Page 6

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Case Study – Embedded decision making Sustainable Systems Integration Model (SSIM) SSIM enables you to evaluate the sustainability merits of alternative urban form and system solutions, using evidence based and transparent assessment.

Application: • Decision making support tool • GIS based visual multi criteria analysis • Easy to communicate • Qualitative and quantitative factors • Relevant through the development cycle Page 8 PIA Congress 2012 May 1, 2012

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Conclusions In summary • Importance of embedding long term considerations • Emergence of frameworks to guide planning decisions • Current opportunities in technology to better inform decision making • Role and responsibility of industry – if we are not planning for the future who is?

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Thank you

Roger Swinbourne

Associate Director – Urban Sustainability Consultant [email protected]