1. AD13LM Land Management Lecture 4: Sustainable Planning

2. 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

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

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

14. 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?