EnviroDevelopment Promoting Best Practice In Sustainable Urban Development Topics covered - Overview of the Standards - Current Status in WA - Certification requirements - Requirements to be addressed - Assessment and Certification ❖ Questions ActiveSustainability Credentials - ED certification on 6 urban developments - Broome North, Cockburn Coast / Shoreline, Bushmead, Parkside Walk, Port Coogee, Evermore. - EnviroDevelopment Professional - Contributed to initial development of ED standards (c2005) - Working group member of national review for Version 2 - EnviroDevelopment WA - Program Audit and Review Categories (or Elements) Community Water Materials Energy Waste Ecosystem Overview of the Program - UDIA Developed and Endorsed - Voluntary certification - Developer focussed - Projects that go beyond minimum practice compliance standards - Targets the top (20 %) ‘best-practice’ projects - Certified Projects Australia wide - Qld, WA, SA, Vic, NSW, ACT, N.T - National Board - Governs all ED activities, including project certification and recertification - Members from each state Version 3 Development Types CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CURRENT STATUS in WA Current status in WA – Certified Projects Project Developer Date Certified Ecosystem Waste Energy Materials Water Community Number DevelopmentWA / 14 December 1 Broome North ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4 LandCorp 2018 2 Vivente Richard Noble 29 June 2018 ✓ ✓ ✓ 3 Catalina Beach Tamala Park Regional 3 29 May 2018 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 and Grove Council Shoreline DevelopmentWA / 4 30 June 2017 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5 (Cockburn Coast) LandCorp 5 Bushmead Cedar Woods 1 May 2017 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 DevelopmentWA / 1 December 6 Parkside Walk LandCorp & Town of ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5 2016 Cambridge DevelopmentWA / 1 November 7 Allara ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 LandCorp & Satterley 2016 Handle Property 8 Rosehill Waters 26 May 2016 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 Group Rockingham DevelopmentWA / 30-September 9 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 4 Industrial Zone LandCorp 2015 Vasse Dawson Hanson Property & 24 November 10 Residential ✓ ✓ 2 The Perron Group 2014 Estate DevelopmentWA / 11 Alkimos Beach 23 June 2014 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 LandCorp & Lendlease 12 Port Coogee Frasers 2 May 2013 ✓ ✓ ✓ 3 13 Trinity (LWP) LWP 23 April 2012 ✓ ✓ 2 The Glades at 10 December 14 LWP ✓ ✓ ✓ 3 Byford (LWP) 2010 21 September 15 Cygnia Cove Richard Noble ✓ ✓ 2 2009 Totals 14 6 8 4 11 14 63 Current status in WA Elements achieved for current and previous projects Number of Elements achieved by project: CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Achieve all Essential Requirements + 4 Categories (Minimum) Each Category has combination of: Essential/Mandatory Actions + Optional requirements / credits Structured for flexibility and discretion INNOVATION Innovative sustainability measures which achieve an equivalent or greater sustainability benefit Innovation credits awarded at the discretion of the National Board Addressing the requirements Ecosystems: 1. Aquatic Ecosystems 3. Earthworks 2. Soil Health 4. Urban Ecology Addressing the requirements (15 from 18 options) Addressing the requirements – Broome North REQUIREMENTS TO BE ADDRESSED ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS a. Community education ‘sustainable living’ program targeting residents/tenants/users (All) b. Thorough site analysis - prior to the planning and design phase (Eco) c. Sediment and erosion control - during construction and operation (Eco) d. Recycle and reuse all vegetative debris on site - where relevant (Eco) e. Solar orientation – Road / Lot orientation and layout (Energy) f. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions - beyond regulatory requirements (Energy) g. Reduce potable water consumption for irrigation (Water) h. Community consultation and feedback incorporated into project design (Community) Consistent to all Development Types Each requirement relates to a specific criteria in a Category ECOSYSTEM TARGET: • Protect and enhance existing native ecosystems • Encourage natural systems and native biodiversity • Rehabilitate degraded sites Criteria to be addressed and achieved: ▪ Aquatic Ecosystems – All requirements mandatory ▪ Stormwater Management, Minimise pesticides, Habitat and fauna refuge ▪ EP Approvals, WSUD principles ▪ Soil Health – All requirements mandatory ▪ Soil quality, Reuse/recycle soil and mulch, Amend soils ▪ Earthworks – All requirements mandatory ▪ Site analysis, Balanced Earthworks / Street layout to it with topography of site, Erosion control, Remediate degraded and contaminated sites ▪ Urban Ecology – Two requirements mandatory + optional credits ▪ Prevent invasive weeds, Reduce Urban heat island. ▪ Native vegetation, Ecological corridors, Native fauna habitation / habitat trees, Bushfire mitigation, Open space contribution – credits for each 20% in excess of requirements ECOSYSTEM - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Civil Works Construction Management Plan • Include specific design criteria and specifications in Civils Contract Landscape Management Plan • Include specific design criteria and specifications for Public Realm – Streetscape, and open space ECOSYSTEM - Typical Supporting Information COMMUNITY TARGET: • Healthy and active lifestyles, Community spirit, • Local facilities, Alternative transport modes, • Accessible and flexible design Criteria to be addressed and achieved: ▪ Essential Actions – Vision, Community and Stakeholder engagement and consultation, Cultural heritage, CPTEP design + 5/6 of the following 7/8 sections: 1. On-going Community Engagement, Governance and Activation (mandatory criteria + 4 of 6 credits) 2. Efficient and Accessible Transport (1 criteria mandatory + 2 of 6 credits) 3. Engaging and Inclusive Public Realm (6 of 8 credits) 4. Community Prosperity (1 criteria mandatory + 1 of 2 credits) 5. Food Sensitive Design (1 criteria) (Masterplanned Communities only) 6. Connected Communities (5 of 21 credits) 7. Safe and Accessible Living (1 criteria) 8. Healthy and Active Communities (2 of 5 credits) COMMUNITY COMMUNITY - Essential Actions • Vision • defined environmental, economic, social sustainability and liveability goals - including measurable performance targets. • Stakeholder Engagement • members of the existing community who may have an interest in the project – through the preparation of a community engagement plan • Community feedback incorporated • feedback has been actively sought and considered, and incorporated where feasible and appropriate • Cultural heritage • conserve and/or recognize and respect indigenous and post- European cultural heritage • CPTED • project designed to encourage a safe environment, reduce crime and encourage positive interaction Project Vision COMMUNITY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Ongoing Community Engagement, Governance and Activation (2 mandatory criteria + 4 of 6 credits) • Ongoing Community Involvement and partnerships with the broader community; and • Ongoing engagement with the community around delivery impacts + 4 of … Grants program Sponsor/support community groups/events Local trainees Environmental Groups Community development officer Connected community Community Education Engagement / Education / Behaviour Change Sustainable Living Information: - Sustainable Living Handbook - included in Welcome Packs, along with Design Guidelines - Information on: - Building design information, - Energy, water, waste management, - Living Smart workshops and End-user Behaviour Change education, - Government programs and incentives COMMUNITY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Efficient and Accessible Transport (1 mandatory criteria + 2 of 6 credits) • Encouragement of active transport options amongst the community + 2 of - Bicycle Parking / End-of-trip facilities; Pathways; Transport links – Shared pathways; Public Transport; Community Transport; Fuel efficient vehicles COMMUNITY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Engaging and Inclusive Public Realm Achieve 6 of … • Hierarchy of functions Multiple uses for community members • Inclusiveness and connectivity Space for quality social interaction • Benches and other seating areas Play space • Locally distinct places Flexibility for multiple other uses • Attractive, safe and walkable street environment by planting or retaining street trees COMMUNITY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Community Prosperity Develop a community economic/employment strategy which identifies: • Economic goals • Employment targets and the job balance ratio • Commercial employment activities within the project • Socio-economic profile of local government area • Diversity of housing types/mix of dwelling sizes, or 10% affordable housing COMMUNITY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Connected Communities Locate near at least FIVE of the following local services - 75% of residences/workplaces are within 1km by foot; or provide within two years of the first residential occupancy Primary school; Secondary school; University; Kindergarten, preschool, childcare Medical practice; Chemist Newsagent; Grocery/corner store Specialty stores; Cafes and/or restaurants Community centre; Dog park; Public transport hub Emergency services; Community accessible facilities/spaces; Public toilets Farmer’s markets; Community gardens ENERGY TARGET: • Optimise energy reduction across the project beyond current regulatory requirements Criteria to be addressed and achieved: • Climate Responsive Design (all requirements) • Lots have favourable orientation, micro-climate / POS / shading, • Peak Load (1 criteria mandatory + 1 of 2 credits) • Peak load reduction strategies (i.e. PV / Battery storage) • Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions (2 of 5 credits) • Alternative / Renewable Energy, Water heating and efficient appliances, NatHERS >6star, Building design, Behaviour Management OR 20% reduction beyond regulatory compliance • Community Facilities (2 criteria mandatory) • Community center, Swimming pool etc.) Mixed Use / Industrial / Retail include criteria for: • Common areas, Sub-metering, HVAC, Lift Systems, Carparks ENERGY – Climate Responsive Design ENERGY - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Built Form Design Criteria Mandate requirements for • Energy efficiency and GHG reduction strategies • Climate Responsive Design for buildings • Renewable Energy – PV • HWS – Solar or Heat Pump ➢ Criteria to be included in contract of sale documentation for all lots Civils and Landscape Management Specifications • Lighting requirements for street lighting and public realm ➢ Specifications to be included in Civils or Landscape Management ENERGY – Build From Design Guidelines ENERGY – Renewable Energy WATER TARGET: • Reduce potable water use across the project beyond current regulatory measures Criteria to be addressed and achieved: • Reduction in Potable Water Demand (2 of 5 credits): • Project has non-potable 3rd-pipe supply • Central water storage • Mandated design criteria – rainwater tanks, efficient fixtures and appliances • Waterwise landscape packages OR 20% reduction beyond regulatory compliance • Irrigation – for public realm (All requirements) • Local native water plants • Waterwise irrigation • Community Facilities (All requirements) ED certified projects are also recognised by the Water Corporation as Waterwise Developments WATER - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Built Form Design Criteria Mandate requirements for • Water efficiency strategies • Mandated design criteria – rainwater tanks, efficient fixtures and appliances • Waterwise landscape ➢ Criteria to be included in contract of sale documentation for all lots Civils and Landscape Management Specifications • Include POS / Street scape waterwise requirements ➢ Specifications to be included in Civils or Landscape Management WATER WASTE TARGET: • Development that has implemented waste management procedures and practices • Reduce the amount of waste to landfill and facilitates recycling Criteria to be addressed and achieved: • Waste Management Recycling Strategy (Essential Action) • Identify local recyclers, secondary product manufacturers and material streams available • Pre-Construction, Civil Works and Construction Phase • Strategies for waste minimisation practices and reuse/recycling waste / on-site recycling facility • Recycle or reuse a minimum of 80% (by volume) of demolition, land clearing and civil works materials/products (including vegetative debris) on site. • Excludes hazardous substances • Post-Construction Phase • Community education on reduce, reuse and recycle, on-site compost, reuse of construction materials by occupants WASTE - Typical Focus Areas and Information Requirements Civil works: • Specify materials recovery and recycling of land clearing and civil works materials - including vegetative debris (as per Ecosystem) Building Construction: • All building construction to engage a reputable Waste Management Recycling Company who can monitor and verify recycling rates • Specify Min 80% recovery • Criteria to be included in build form design criteria and contract of sale documentation for all lots Post Construction Occupancy: • Include requirements for waste recycling facilities in all lot development and operations WASTE MATERIALS TARGET: • Environmentally responsible materials, without significantly jeopardising the functionality or liveability of the development. Criteria to be addressed and achieved: 1. Civil Works (3 of 4 options) • Roads, Services, Hard Landscape, Soft Landscape 2. Built Form: • Structure, Envelopes/Lining, Services, Furniture and Fixtures 3. Alternative Compliance – Lifecycle Assessment 4. Emissions Developers only: Civil Works (3 of 4 options) OR Alternative Compliance + if any buildings are directly controlled/contracted by the developer, address Built Form – Structure and Envelope/Lining + 1 other MATERIALS - Civil Works (3 of 4 options) 1. Roads: (95% of Roads to achieve 1 or more of 4 options): 1. Concrete >30% supplementary cement 2. Asphalt with 10% reclaimed asphalt 3. Warm mix asphalt replacing 40% hot mix 4. Recycled materials for road base or sub base 2. Services: (1 of 4 options) 1. PVC reduced through replacement with alternative/recycled materials; 2. PVC from ISO certified supplier 3. Supplementary cement and/or recycled aggregates 4. Recycled pipes 3. Hard Landscaping (1 of 3 options) 1. Reused or salvaged materials; 2. Recycled content; and/or 3. Concrete with >30% supplementary materials or recycled aggregate. 4. Soft Landscaping 1. Vegetative debris is mulched and reused; and 2. Non-contaminated topsoil reused within the site. Materials – Specifications Examples Materials – Landscape Examples Tree reuse and crushed bricks in POS at Bushmead Tree reuse and crushed bricks at Jandakot Fire Station Tree reuse to create a playground at The Amble Estate. ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION Certification Process 1. Review of the project development • Identify key project initiatives (currently implemented); and • Determine alignment with the ED requirements 2. ‘Project Sustainability Strategy’ • Guide the project development – toward addressing ED requirements • Specifications (Civil, Landscape), Built-form Design Guidelines/Criteria, Consultation / Engagement / Education 3. Project registration 4. Technical worksheets and supporting documentation 5. Submit project for assessment and review • Iterative 6. Certification / license and documentation Licence Branding and Logos Licence Conditions - Certification license valid for 1 year / renewed annually - Certain criteria and/or conditions to be renewed or validated Typical Conditions Licence Registration Fees and Re-Certification David Beyer Principal ActiveSustainability 0407 427 927 david@activesustainability.com.au activesustainability.com.au