There are strong foundations for a sustainable city
What we will do to achieve this
Encourage consideration of the environmental, social and economic impact that our decisions will have on the city now and in the future.
Support Gold Coast businesses and residents to adopt sustainable living practices
Promote environmentally friendly modes of travel in the city such as public transport, cycling and walking
Encourage and promote innovative design, building practice and land use to support sustainable building practices within the city
Encourage the uptake of Local, State and Federal programs which support sustainable practices
Performance area we will evaluate
Our engagement in sustainability, through better business and living practices that consider water usage, public transport options, environmental building developments and climate change
The community is actively involved in the city
What we will do to achieve this
Actively involve Gold Coast citizens in shaping the decisions and actions which will impact on the city now and in the future
Encourage community participation through local groups, not-for-profit organisations and volunteering activities
Support the provision of information to the Gold Coast community on a wide range of issues that will affect the city
Performance area we will evaluate
Community engagement, through collaboration, consultation and participation in decision-making
There is collaborative leadership and strong partnerships in the city
What we will do to achieve this
Develop leadership in the city by encouraging strong partnerships across government, business and the community in order to progress the community’s vision for the city
Encourage leaders from all sectors of the city, as well as those who represent the city (State and Federal Governments) to act as advocates nationally and internationally, supporting the city’s continued development and success
Performance area we will evaluate
Participation in strategic partnerships and the benefits it delivers to the community
We respond to current and emerging challenges by working together
What we will do to achieve this
Undertake environmental scanning and scenario planning as part of city-wide planning processes
City-wide planning responds to the risks and opportunities posed by emerging challenges such as climate change, city growth, economic fluctuations and future sustainability as well as disaster events
Encourage the community to actively engage in planning for and responding to city challenges
Performance area we will evaluate
City planning and preparedness for future challenges and opportunities
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) - Council is committed to the principles of sustainable development (triple bottom line) which are represented by the following symbols.
Environment - Social - Economic -
What we will do to achieve this - These actions need to be undertaken to meet the desired outcome.
Performance area we will evaluate - Each performance area will be supported by a series of specific performance measures.
A city leading by example
Empowering our community through information and knowledge sharing
In 2014 we will have a city where...
- there are strong foundations for a sustainable city
- the community is actively involved in the city
- there is collaborative leadership and strong partnerships in the city
- we respond to current and emerging challenges by working together
Our targets for 2014 will include progress towards:
- making Council's operations carbon neutral by 2020
- improving the proportion of residents and businesses adopting sustainable living practices
Read more about our Bold Future vision
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