Sustainable communities

Environment
Published: 30 November 2004
by Danielle McCartney and John Doggart
ISSN: 2207-466X

As Australia faces a number of challenges, including water shortages, rising fuel costs, expanding population and insufficient land, resources and services to support it in a sustainable manner, there is a growing need to address these issues, adapt to change and plan for future needs.  The creation of sustainable communities is a timely response as they have a high degree of self-sufficiency, financial viability, social amenity and consideration for the environment.

Note Summary
  1. Introduction
  2. Context
  3. Sustainable communities
  4. Drivers
  5. Defining 'green'
  6. Barriers
  7. Overcoming barriers
  8. Case studies
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