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Thriving Neighbourhoods 2011 Conference Urban density – panacea or placebo Tony Arnel Building and Plumbing Industry Commissioner 25 October 2011 Our cities Cities generate 1/3rd of total greenhouse gas emissions Ecological impact Environmental footprint of urban Australia = 7 ha/person Average worldwide = ha/person 2.2 There is a better way Good urban design & architecture New focus is neighbourhoods, precincts & communities IEQ delivers community benefits Urban density Relative to location 800,000 pple in City of Melb daily (97,000 residents) 70% live in high rise How green is our high rise? Limited research shows: High rise apartments have a greater carbon footprint City of Melbourne initiatives 1200 Buildings (commercial) Sustainable Living in the City Hi-RES A future built on solid data Lessons from green commercial buildings More research Urban design imperatives Role of local councils Local government uniquely placed Sustainability a key agenda item GBCA Government Guide to Green Star - Communities The bottom line is … Education Balance - Urbanisation - Density - Affordability - Sustainability Thank you Tony Arnel Building and Plumbing Industry Commissioner Chair, Green Building Council of Australia Chair, World Green Building Council
