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our built environment are selfevident . The Value of Green Star report shows that Green Star-rated buildings emit around a third of the greenhouse gas emissions and use the two thirds less electricity when compared with the average Australian building . Green Starrated buildings also use half the water of average buildings , and send a fraction of the waste to landfill .
But a city is more than simply a collection of buildings connected by roads and other hard infrastructure . A city is more than bricks and mortar . A city is a collection of people – and people require social as well as physical environments . Building sustainable cities means creating employment opportunities and economic prosperity , supporting diverse and liveable suburbs that enhance people ’ s wellbeing , ensuring schools and hospitals are healthy places to learn or heal , and fostering the community ’ s connections with nature and culture .
This is where the Green Star – Communities rating tool comes in . Developed in collaboration with the industry , all tiers of government
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