AD13LM Land Management Lecture 4: Sustainable Planning

Need for change – inefficient land use Fragmented landscapes No access to proper housing, healthcare, jobs and good schools Suburban sprawl - poorly connected, homogenous Pollution Does not take into account the natural landscape Over reliance on cars

Sustainability: 3 inter-linked aspects Definitions: Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable city planning is city planning in a sustainable manner that minimizes harm to the environment.  Using land in a sustainable manner, achieving a balance of environment preservation, commerce and livability.

Sustainability: 3 inter-linked aspects Environmental (protecting ecosystems) Social (Combating inequality) Economic (Tackling poverty and unemployment)

Sustainability – Environmental dimension Use of sustainable building materials Use of renewable energy sources Use of efficient building services and reduced reliance on air conditioning plant Higher density development located close to public transportation nodes in order to reduce reliance on the car. Ensure building components are lifecycle costed, so that they require less maintenance and repair

Sustainability - Economic dimension (affects cost, revenue, demand) Ensure that airconditioning and other equipment can easily convert to cheaper energy sources Ensuring internal space is adaptable to meet a variety of user needs In housing development, providing a dwelling mix to meet the needs and demand arising from different sized households

Sustainability - Social dimension Ensure development is close to social infrastructure, so that building users/residents have convenient access to schools, healthcare facilities, shops, leisure and recreational opportunities  Improved security by incorporating crime reduction advice from the police force at the design stage

The Sustainable Planning Approach 1. Balancing land use and physical structure 2. Physical structures vs impact on environment and society 3. Balancing needs for limited water and energy sources; reducing carbon footprint Carbon footprint: achieving zero carbon emissions 4. Recycling waste 5. Taking a long term perspective

The Sustainable Planning Approach 5. Taking a long term perspective Not fragmented but holistic Transformative Pedestrian-friendly Safety Preserve historic buildings

The Sustainable Planning Approach 6. Linkages between buildings and integration of uses Underground Pedestrian Linkways Through blocks – J-Walk, 313 Somerset/Orchard Gateway/Orchard Central Civic and Community Institution Uses - Library, Offices for VWO

The Sustainable Planning Approach 7. Having a holistic outlook - no compartmentalisation of uses; - childcare/seniors - Environment quality and economic development - International facilities and neighbourhood facilities eg cycling paths and roads

The Sustainable Planning Approach 8. Encouraging active involvement in problem solving 9. Acceptance of limits - Quality instead of quantity - What people really need: affordable housing, education, health care, cultural and recreational facilities Avoid quick ways of economic devt with little sustainability 10. Focus on place – distinctiveness of locations

Summary 3 interlinked dimensions – Environmental, Social and Economic Balance Holistic, long term perspective

Preparation for next lesson Interesting areas – overseas examples - near the river/beach - others What makes the area unique? What kind of activities do you see there? Do only tourists visit or do the locals frequent these places?