Transcript Tony Arnel - Thriving Neighbourhoods

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