The City of Port Phillip first developed a Sustainable Design Strategy in 2006 to establish minimum ESD standards for Council buildings. HIP V. HYPE was engaged to review and refresh the existing strategy, most recently updated in 2013.
Through a review of current best practice and insights from Council staff, HIP V. HYPE developed a new suite of standards and implementation guidance to drive higher levels of ESD. Achievement of this will be supported by a range of actions relating to focuses of project management, decision making, monitoring & evaluation, education and awareness, and incentives.
City of Port Phillip
Sustainable Planning & Policy, Climate Strategies & Plans
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Context
The updated strategy needed to reflect the current strategic context, evolving industry best practice and Council’s ambition for ESD both in council buildings and private development.
The new ESD Strategy provides clear direction for improving ESD outcomes and supports strategic built form objectives.
- Review of strategic documents and existing practice
- Facilitation of internal engagement activities
- Development of Strategy, including standards and actions
- Assessment of example Council projects and cost impact of new ESD standards
- Strategy to support improved ESD outcomes in public and private buildings