MEFL has developed a decision-support tool, the Sustainable Urban Development Framework, to make it easier for project managers, urban planners, and developers to integrate sustainability outcomes into development projects. This course will provide an overview of the framework and how it can be used throughout the various development phases including: initial concept, master planning, planning approval, design, construction, sales and marketing and operation.
All participants will receive a copy of the Sustainable Urban Development Framework to guide them through the process of consolidating and applying new sustainability strategies to their current and future projects.
The program will be led by MEFL and feature guest speakers with practical experience in embedding sustainability into urban development. A tour of local sustainable urban developments will demonstrate real world examples of sustainable urban development.
See also: Peter Steele's article about the Framework in Planning News
Please note: The September 29-30 session has been cancelled. However, you can register your interest for future session by clicking on the link to the right of this page.
Presenters
Peter Steele, Coordinator - Urban Development, Moreland Energy Foundation
Paul Murfitt, CEO, Moreland Energy Foundation
Guest speakers
To be confirmed.
Course outline
Day 1
1) Introduction
- Overview
- Structure
- Outcome: what are participants hoping to take from the training
- Introductions
- Policy and regulations
2) Sustainable urban development: Vision and Opportunities (Site Visit, Upfield Corridor)
- Developing a vision for urban environment in a precinct, municipality or city
- Creating places where sustainable living is the norm
3) Site Visit: Westwyck
4) Decision Support- Sustainable Urban Development Framework
- Origins and structure
- Function
- Application
5) Sustainable Urban Development Framework- Application
- Group Exercise: identifying opportunities, exploring themes
- Analysing relevant issues, barriers and challenges
Day 2
1) Sustainability and Place-Making
- Modern experiences of living in an urban environment
2) The Commons- Florence Street, Brunswick
- Challenges and opportunities of sustainable urban development
- Consumer demand and market signals
- Leadership and innovation- developers as change agents
3) Business Model Innovation and Delivering Sustainability with Commercial Viability
- Emerging market and policy trends
- Opportunities for industry innovators
4) Site Visit- The Nicholson
5) Integrating Sustainability Into the Different Phases of Development
- Capturing opportunities through forward planning
- Industry and supply chain education
- Sustainability in operation
6) Sustainable Urban Development Tool-Box
- Planning Tools- STEPS/SDS
- Design Tools- Sustainability mapping, systems analysis
- Rating Tools- Greenstar, Your Development, BREAM (UK) and LEED (USA)
Recommended for
Ideal for local and state Government planning and sustainability staff, developers, sustainability consultants, architects, designers, project engineers, policy makers and academics. This course will be highly valuable to anyone involved in either the theory or practice of urban development.
