Title: Sustainable Communities Pilot Action Plan
Objective: To promote sustainable communities in the local area through targeted actions and initiatives that address environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Key Focus Areas:
- Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Sustainable Buildings and urban design
- Community engagement and education
Proposed Actions:
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Conduct an energy audit of council constituents and develop an energy community management plan.
- Provide renewable incentives for businesses and residents.
- Develop a local renewable energy plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Sustainable Buildings and urban design
- Implement sustainable design guidelines for new developments and retrofitting of existing buildings.
- Encourage green roofs and walls in new developments.
- Provide incentives for building owners to undertake energy efficiency upgrades.
Community engagement and education
- Provide real data to sustainability projects and engage with community members and stakeholders
- Develop and implement a community education program to promote sustainability and behaviour change.
- Host community events and workshops on sustainability-related topics