Readiness for sustainable community: A case study of Green Star Communities

Interviewees noted that Government initiation and funding had been a key success factor for the implementation of their Green Star - Communities project. This provided a basis for the theory that it may still be some time before the use of the tool is initiated by the private sector. The flexibility of the rating tool and its subsequent suitability for all types of developments was identified as an area for future improvement by the GBCA. Improved marketing of the tool and a fundamental behavioural change for industry members were identified as the two main factors that would improve the application of Green Star - Communities and increase the number of registered developments. It is anticipated that without this shift in attitude the Government will remain the principal user of the Green Star - Communities rating tool for the foreseeable future.