Bentley technology precinct

Hi Melinda

We are looking at inviting a group of IT companies
to Tech Park to form a cooperative.
Part of the discussions with these organizations is
to focus on IT being “ green “.
How might planning integrate a green focus in all
areas of Park development?

ken

Ken,
“Green” is very much the catch-cry for all western nations to ensure that planning meets sustainability requirements.  This includes ensuring that all aspects of the Precinct (land, human capital and technology applications) meet this goal.  The Precinct will incorporate “green” aspects that meet sustainability requirements.

Roy (on behalf of Melinda)

Roy ( Belinda )

Thanks for that.
We are meeting lancorp and potentially other
suburban developers.
Some are looking to future technologies to add value for their constituents -including sustainability.
Is it possible to create an environment at tech park
where research development and deployment allows
these organisations to engage and understand the
possibilities and future directions.I have mentioned this to these groups as a possibility.

Rgds

Ken

Ken
Can I suggest you check out the Urban Design Centre on http://www.udc.wa.org/about.

You should find some useful information there.

Ken
Further to Roy’s response; being ‘green’ means holistically embracing sustainability in all aspects of precinct planning, delivery and operation.  This is an objective the stakeholders and consultant team take seriously.
Sustainable development is measured by a ‘triple bottom line’, in addressing economic, social and environmental outcomes.
At this point in the process, such an approach requires us address big picture environmental issues to do with reducing the ‘environmental footprint’ of the development - minimising resource consumption, energy use minimisation, biodiversity protection etc; to provide for a diversity of uses and to broaden opportunities for access, and to engage the local community to seek meaningful input into key decisions; and at the same time facilitate the ongoing economic viability of the project in which all stakholders will share.
The Government Architects Office is currently working on a number of government development projects providing advice and expertise on urban design, masterplanning and built form issues to improve sustainable outcomes - there is a convincing body of knowledge being generated around the significance of key planning principles which form the fundamental structure of all future moves.  Legibility in urban structure, identity, density, diversity in use, design quality in built form, activation, high quality open spaces, environmental sensitivity - are all essential elements