Sustainability and Innovations LMC and Climate Change Phil

Sustainability and Innovations LMC and Climate Change Phil Donaldson Senior Sustainability Manager 1

LMC journey to addressing Climate Change • Context • Climate Change and Land Releases • Carbon Neutral Lochiel Park • Future EF and GGE Impact Model

SA Greenhouse Strategy 7. 4 To develop sustainable built environments that are responsive to climate change • LMC has a lead role to integrate greenhouse mitigation and climate change adaptation strategies into urban land release policy and processes

Vision To demonstrate leadership in facilitating development outcomes that assist and motivate people to work and live sustainably

Liveable Communities Support and build community capacity that contributes to people’s quality of life, health and well being. Affordability Diversity Quality of Life Community capacity Healthy Lifestyle Cultural heritage Develop and promote affordable housing, working and living opportunities Ensure an adaptable and diverse range of housing and industrial/ commercial opportunities Facilitate and encourage access to services, employment and sustainable transport options Encourage community development and capacity building Provide opportunities for the development of healthy and balanced lifestyles Respect, consider and celebrate culture and heritage

Liveable Communities Embedding Sustainability into LMC projects Strategy Target (KPI) Diversity Structure plans for all significant projects and land releases to contain diversity in lot size and building type. Quality of Life Every allotment is to be within 300 -500 metres of a public: service , open space and transport access Healthy Lifestyle Local walking and cycling trails connect to neighbourhood and regional trails

Economic Growth and Development Contribute to economic growth, development, employment and training to deliver sustainable outcomes for South Australia. Public Value Future Challenges Supply Chain Capacity Building Land Supply Act commercially in delivering environmental, social and economic benefits to the State Adopt strategies to deal with climate change, natural resource constraints and future challenges Influence the supply of goods and services by engaging with people and partners who demonstrate commitment to sustainability Assist in building the capacity of the SA development industry and the market to embrace sustainability Strategically acquire and release commercial, industrial and residential land that responds to market demand

Economic Growth and Development Embedding Sustainability into LMC projects Strategy Target Public Value Calculate the costs and benefits of sustainability initiatives of LMC projects (i. e. benefit over cost of sustainability initiatives). Future Challenges Risk matrix for all projects includes climate change and future challenges. Supply chain 80% of suppliers of goods and service to LMC demonstrate commitment to sustainability through procurement processes [1] LMC is developing a green procurement policy to ensure industry are aware of the criteria to demonstrate commitment to sustainability

DRAFT Climate Change Risk Matrix Element Reasons Consequences Impacts on LMC Business LMC Project Response Sea Level Rise Burning of fossil fuels Increase in storm surge events Loss of revenue due to risk and reduced land revenue on sales Achieve Gov Regulation Coastal Protection Board Requirements) on set backs and heights for coastal zone Project specific- includes space that can be used to deal with storm surges Planned adaptation for potential permanent sea level rise as per government advice Melting Ice Reduced quality of life for LMC communities Natural cycles Land use changes Increasing GGE Salt water aquifer infiltration Increase cost in infrastructure Flooding Reduced quality of life for LMC communities Loss of water front Coastal erosion Land Water logging Reduction in land availability Loss of amenity General Reduction in brand quality WSUD Mitigation approaches re offsets Mitigation approaches re move from cars to public transport Education and awareness raising with industry Tri and Co generation renewable energy options Note Climate Change =Reasons for sea level rise as a result of GGE and Human activities etc. . - Not to be quoted

Place Making • Promote, plan and design quality urban development that addresses future challenges. Strategic Planning Structure Planning Urban Design Climate Change Adaptation Carbon Neutral Engagement and Partnerships Identify strategic planning and development opportunities for future growth Coordinate efficient planning and sequencing of physical and social service infrastructure Ensure high quality and functional public realm that encourages viable and liveable communities Establish best practice sustainable development principles that respond to climate change and natural resource constraints Implement land management planning and development guidelines that lead towards carbon neutral built environments Collaborate with key stakeholders to respond to future risks and challenges

Place Making Embedding Sustainability into LMC projects Strategy Target Urban Design All significant project plans, land releases and development proposals to have Urban Design Guidelines (UDG) that address principles of urban design and their key elements for the public realm and for built form Climate Change Adaptation Maximise solar access in all structure planning and urban design Carbon Neutral Establish Technology Park as a carbon neutral development

Environmental Responsibility Minimise environmental impacts and improve resource efficiency and environmental outcomes. Water Energy Eco footprint Natural Resource Conservation Pollution Control Optimise water use efficiency, water sensitive urban design (WSUD), water reuse and water storage Optimise energy efficiency, use of renewable energy and sustainable transport options Reduce the Ecological Footprint of LMC projects and operations, and reduce waste to landfill Improve habitat and biodiversity outcomes, and conserve natural resources Reduce and minimise greenhouse gas emissions (GGE), optimise soil, air and water quality and mitigate the risk of polluted environments

Environmental Responsibility Embedding Sustainability into LMC projects Strategy Water. Target 75% capture and storage of stormwater for reuse in LMC land releases where appropriate. Mandate third pipe system in all LMC land releases where appropriate. Mandate WSUD principles in all LMC land releases Increase water efficiency ratings on appliances above policy all LMC land releases. Energy 25% 6 star energy efficiency of houses in residential land release Mandate Gas boosted solar hot water services in all LMC land releases

Environmental Responsibility Embedding Sustainability into LMC projects Strategy Eco Footprint Target 100% recycling of demolition and construction waste Reduce the eco footprint from LMC land releases and joint ventures against state Eco Footprint Natural Resource Conservation Sustainable landscape principles are included in urban design guidelines for residential land releases 50, 000 trees and shrubs are planted on LMC owned land Pollution Control Zero stormwater runoff into adjoining water courses Reduce GGE through encouraging transport shift from cars to bikes

Corporate Behaviour Develop a socially responsible cooperation, highly skilled in fostering and demonstrating sustainable outcomes. Economic and Financial Management Social Environmental Awareness Responsibility responsibility and action Research, Reporting innovation and education Operate as a viable and accountable economic and financial manager Promote a culture of ethical and social responsibility Undertake research to advance understanding and application of sustainability Minimise environmental impacts and improve environmental outcomes of LMC corporate activities Assist employees to work and live sustainably Develop appropriate KPI’s and transparent sustainability reporting mechanisms

Corporate Behaviour Embedding Sustainability into LMC Strategy Target Economic and Financial Management Measure LMC TBL[1] and reduce LMC impacts from 06 -07 baselines. Environmental Responsibility 10% reduction in corporate potable water consumption. Reduce GGE from corporate travel by 15% from 07 -08 baseline. Reduce paper use per employee by 10% 07 -08 baseline. Establish LMC offices as carbon neutral Awareness and actions Establish 5 star Green Star office accommodation [1] TBL – Triple Bottom Line

LMC Climate Change and Land Releases

Land release requirements The Developer implementing a range of environmentally sustainable initiatives for the development of the Development Area including addressing the following : Climate change, including ; 1/ adaptation to impacts of climate change; 2/ demonstrating sustainable landscaping principles; and 3/ innovative practices and approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Energy, including : 1/ optimising renewable energy; 2/ innovative practices/approaches to increased energy use efficiency; 3/ demonstrating a range of suitable transport options; and 4/ addressing issues associated with peak energy demand

Place making: Planning and Design Objectives 1. Ensure that the street network encourages shared use by cycles, pedestrians and buses, avoiding circuitous layouts and cul-de-sacs. 2. Ensure integration with public transport routes – making public transport an attractive option for residents. 3. Provide a network of walking and cycling routes linking residential areas to local destination places including schools, centres and public open space.

Environment responsibility Objectives 1. Create a development which is able to reduce water, energy use and greenhouse gases. 2. Create a development that can adapt to the long term impacts of climate change 2. Be cognisant of the LMC Sustainability Strategy framework and key targets

Environment responsibility Aspirational Targets 1. A carbon neutral development is promoted. 2. Greenhouse impacts are reduced. 3. It supplies an offset requirement for greenhouse gases for the development though an increased planting regime

Lochiel Park Carbon Neutral

Lochiel Park Carbon Neutral Greenhouse Gas embodied emissions summary Carbon from House construction - ACBI (S Pullen estimate only) + Carbon from infrastructure = LMC Calculation = Total embodied emissions less offset from urban forest ACBI report = nett carbon emissions Payment to offset Co 2 -e ( European Price) ACBI = Australian Carbon Bio-sequestration Initiative $20/T

Greenhouse Gas emissions operational From ACBI report Operational CO 2 -e /y Homes years 224. 4 80 Public lighting 20. 1 80 Water pumping 33. 6 80 Transport private vehicle 620 80 Transport public 15. 2 80 ACBI = Australian Carbon Bio-sequestration Initiative

Carbon Emissions and Offsetting Australian Carbon Biosequestration Initiative ACBI undertook a study to determine the requirements to offset carbon emission from the Lochiel Park development. The report showed that the emissions resulting from the development (not including infrastructure construction and embodied energy emissions from infrastructure construction) over 80 years the carbon account for Lochiel Park would be @ 81, 500 tonnes. It was estimated that the planting in the urban forest would result in an offset of @10, 500 tonnes resulting in a net @71, 000 tonnes being produced from Lochiel Park. The carbon emission for a resident’s electricity and gas and embodied energy of the dwellings could be offset at a cost only $76 per home per year over 80 years. If the carbon emissions for transport were included this would increase the cost to $223 per home per year for 80 years. This would result in Lochiel Park being able to be recognised as South Australia first carbon neutral development.

Lochiel Park Carbon Neutral Area Quantity Unit Asphalt supply 1576 Tonnes Concrete supply 2199 M 3 Rubble (recyced) & Sand 11377 Tonnes Steel supply 37. 409 Tonnes Aluminium supply 2. 234 Tonnes Copper supply 0. 859 Tonnes PVC 18. 945 Tonnes Diesel Fuel 248 k. L Petrol Fuel 14 k. L

ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 UNIT QTY ITEM 1, 5 & 6 Qty in M 3 50 mm Bitumate - credit m 2 1800 Trim basecourse m 2 0 50 mm AC 10 Hotmx m 2 1800 2 ITEM 4 90 Remove bitumix and stockpile on site m 2 7575 Trim basecourse m 2 7575 50 mm AC 10 Hotmx m 2 7575 3 ITEM 2 & 3 378. 75 50 mm Bitumix - credit m 2 3160 Trim basecourse m 2 3160 50 mm AC 10 Hotmx m 2 3160 4 ITEM 7 158 Remove bitumix and stockpile on site m 2 600 Trim basecourse m 2 600 50 mm AC 10 Hotmx m 2 600 Compaction testing no 45 5 30 Total quantity of Bitumen m 3 656. 75

Lochiel Park Carbon Neutral? Greenhouse gas emissions • Total embodied emissions 12, 000 T • Less emissions offset at Lochiel Park 10, 000 T • (Urban Forest) • Total net embodied emissions At an estimated cost • ($20 per ton current price) = $40, 000 2, 000 T

Lochiel Park Ecological Footprint

Netherlands 4. 7 UK Lochiel Park SA AUS USA 9. 5 Ecological Footprint

Ecological Footprint 50% Improvement in housing component

Main Influences on EF for LP • 66% reduction in energy use and 74% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions • Optimise allotment orientation • Passive dwelling design to maximise solar access and to reduce energy requirements • 7. 5 star rated homes • Gas boosted solar hot water systems • PV cells – minimum 1 k. W/100 m 2 • Electricity load limiting devices • Special tariff (green power)

LMC Ecological Footprint and Greenhouse Impact Model

LMC Ecological Footprint and Greenhouse Impact Model

LMC Ecological Footprint and Greenhouse Impact Model

Introduction EF tool developed by Uni. SA and Centre for Design on behalf of LMC • Tool will be applied to test the environmental impacts of various development models • Enable planners to evaluate options in terms of mixed use developments. • Answers questions such as – What are the implications of having more detached/terraced houses in a development? • Provide estimated GGE of different scenarios

Input Parameters • Input Parameters cover both aspects which can be directly influenced by planners (House type) and indirectly influenced (Food consumption) to give a complete Ecological Footprint. • In this way developments can be compared (on a per capita basis) with typical Australian consumption patterns

Data Requirements Number of stories, excepted residential numbers - Masses of materials - (Volumes if masses are not available) - Floor plans for each floor and size - Bills of materials X tonnes of concrete, Y tonnes of steel, Z tonnes of timber - approximately. Further breakdown would occur for types of timber and use of recycled content

Housing Types • Comparison of development compositions in terms of the numbers of – Detached – Terraced – Apartments – Mews • Amount of infrastructure

Behaviour • EF tool takes into consideration the effects of behaviour change, specifically Transport decisions Carbon offset Waste Food • Parameters highly significant to overall EF score

Results • Results are presented in terms of the 5 constituent aspects of the overall Ecological Footprint • Services • Goods • Mobility • Housing • Food • Results of selected developments are compared with the Australian average per capita score and the SA Score

Development compared with Australian Average, On a per capita basis

5 constituent EF aspects

Application (1) • EF tool has established parametric relationships, enabling Ecofootprint tool users to develop scenarios for specific development and housing designs. • Scenarios are modelled in order to quantify the Ecological Footprint associated with different decisions regarding housing design, transit behaviour etc.

Application (2) • Scenarios allow comparison of the ecological performance of design decisions and are also useful in the decision-making process because, when coupled with cost information on various alternatives, they allow more accurately weighing of environmental benefits with price. • LMC designers and planners may begin with a wide range of variables and immediately view the Ecological Footprint implications of these decisions. • As a result of work undertaken in calculating the opportunity for Lochiel Park to become carbon neutral it is proposed to use this information in the model to determine the GGE impacts of decision making relating to the EF tool

Next Steps • Testing and refinement of the model (eg TODS) • ( Link with Planning SA work ) • Approval for use of the model • Education with industry and Local Government • Open use on website • Evaluate and report

LMC Sustainability and Innovations 2008 - 09 Questions ? ? ? Phil Donaldson Senior Sustainability Manager 51