PROGRAM

Wednesday 15 October, 2003 

SUSTAINABLE PLANNING TO REDUCE OUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT 

Implementing sustainable housing development strategies: the environmental benefits, economic costs, management problems and possible solutions. An examination of the "Aurora" Development in Epping North and its appropriateness for the western suburbs. Planning issues including: transport planning (road, rail, bike, pedestrian); infrastructure development; energy use; water use; storm water management; sewerage; biodiversity.  

9.00 am Registration (coffee & tea available)

9.30 am Welcome

9.40 am Introduction to sustainable housing: the Aurora Experience (VicUrban)

10.00 am Official Opening: Mick Bourke, Chairperson, EPA (Vic)

10.20 am Sustainable housing development: the Aurora Experience (contd)

1. Negotiating A New Reality: Mark Roberts (Coomes Consulting)

2. Infrastructure Issues: Jim Higgs (VicUrban)

                                                     11.20 am Coffee Break

11.45 am Energy Design Guidelines: Megan Wheatly (SEAV)

12.30 pm     Lunch

1.15 pm Biodiversity Issues in housing estate development: Colin Hocking (Vic Uni)

1.45 pm Applying the Aurora Experience to the West: Panel Forum & Floor Participation

2.30 pm     Coffee

2.45 pm Building materials and Sustainability: Dominique Hes (RMIT)

3.30 pm Raising the Bar Another Notch (possibilities for further sustainability gains): Panel Forum & Floor Participation

4.30 pm Close

 

THURSDAY: Industry & Regional Footprint