Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Development Goals for Communities - Make Liveable, Proud, Safe, Productive, Inclusiveand Sustainable Communities

Sustainable Buildings

Sustainable or Green Building design involves careful consideration of the total life-cycle impacts of a building. This holistic approach includes reducing embodied energy and material transport, using non-polluting and non-toxic construction materials, limiting construction and operational waste, reducing operational energy and water demand through passive solar, ventilation, green envelope and water-saving design, aiming for zero-carbon energy supply and the adaptive re-use of existing building stock.

Economic Productivity

The generation of local employment opportunities and good transport networks to surrounding employment opportunities contribute to community sustainability. Local economic activity supports community and family cohesion by reducing commuting times and enabling community interaction. Inclusive local economic policy promotes youth employment and gender equity.

Inclusive Community Facilities and Service

Community Facilities and Service are essential factors to support the growth, security and diversity of a community for present and future generations. This involves a clear vision, formed by broad community participation, for any future infrastructure, services or facilities. Support for the elderly, young and women is established through strong standards of service and infrastructure that promote social equity, healthy and resilient communities.

Safety

Safe and secure neighbourhoods are an essential component to achieving sustainable communities. A safe, attractive and enjoyable environment is achieved by reducing the community’s vulnerability to crime and violence, providing emergence management and service, and solving food safety problems.

Liveable Community Landscapes

Community landscaping provides ecosystems benefits, social connectivity and recreational opportunities. Accessible, safe, active recreation, walkability and social interaction enhance social cohesion and reduce the social and economic costs of non-communicable (lifestyle) diseases.

Proud and Educated Community

Education is fundamental to the promotion of liveable, healthy and sustainable communities. This involves providing services and infrastructure to support early learning, the education of girls and caregiver training, and sustainability awareness.