In our approach to best practice sustainability we strive to balance economic, environmental and social factors in a way that will ensure resource conservation and protection of the environment now and for future generations. This approach is reflected in our Corporate Plan and commits us to achieve best practice sustainability in all of our place making and place management activities.
A strong commitment to best practice environmental sustainability has been a guiding principle for the development of Sydney Olympic Park since its inception. The venues, facilities, infrastructure, parklands and environmental restoration and management initiatives at the Park have been recognised nationally and internationally with awards for environmental design, remediation and restoration, heritage conservation, ecological management, engineering, construction, project management, innovation and environmental management.
We will continue to build on the significant environmental legacies of this special place, to establish new and higher benchmarks for environmental innovation and design excellence that guide this next period of Sydney Olympic Park's evolution.
Enshrining the principles of social equity and opportunity into the future development of the township at the Park is a strong management priority for the Sydney Olympic Park Authority.
There are a range of existing management strategies to ensure an amenable, safe and accessible experience for visitors, workers and students at the Park. These include effective way-finding signage, accessible designs, access to public transport, extensive pedestrian/cycle networks, visitor services, interpretive tour products, educational programs and cultural experiences.
In addition we have established strong partnerships with surrounding local government areas, State and Federal governments and community organisations.
The future town at Sydney Olympic Park will embody the principles of social sustainability.
Key social strategies will address:
"The Environment Economy covers a range of activities which are dependent on the regions' natural and historic built environment or which are involved in protecting or improving the environment." (East Midlands Development Agency,2002)
The Australian sustainability sector is projected to be worth $40 billion per year by 2012. The Australian environment industry has national and international dimensions; involves participation by all levels of Australian government; incorporates large, medium and small enterprises; involves all major Australian Universities, CRCs and the CSIRO; and, is supported by all education sectors.
Our framework for establishing a 'Green Economy' at Sydney Olympic Park involves the creation of business clusters for:
The successful delivery of a 'Green Economy' at Sydney Olympic Park will see the town established as a national destination for sustainable industries, businesses, research institutions, environmental organisations and government agencies which share our aspirations for innovation and creative thinking to realise a more sustainable future.