Sustainability

Why be sustainable?

The most significant environmental challenges of our time are global climate change and fossil fuel dependency.

Rising greenhouse gas emissions, excessive natural resource use, water, soil and air pollution all have significant environmental, social and economic consequences.

At the same time there is a challenge to create sustainable communities.

Our commitment

To meet this challenge our commitment is to take a lead role in working with our industry partners to create sustainable communities for Victorians. Our approach is based on a balance of five core objectives:

• Economic Viability
• Community Well-being
• Affordable Living
• Urban Design Excellence
• Environmental Leadership

Further information:

• Download VicUrban's Environment Policy (opens PDF, 31KB)

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