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Appendix 1
Hobsonville Land Company 2007/08 Sustainability Report
I am pleased to present the first Sustainability Report for the Hobsonville Land Company Limited (HLC).
The Hobsonville development in Auckland will be a flagship for sustainable urban development and provide an illustration of how good urban design and affordable housing are compatible with a commerciallydriven approach to land and property development. The development is expected to take 10 to 15 years, and involve close working relationships with the private sector.
A major milestone achieved recently was submitting the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) for the first stage of the development, called the Buckley Precinct. The CDP identifies locations for residential, educational, retail, daycare centres and other non-residential activities. The proposed locations for aspects such as neighbourhood parks, reserves, walkways and cycleways, bus stops and the main road network are also identified. The CDP outlines how infrastructure services such as stormwater, wastewater, water supply, power and telecommunications will be provided. HLC is working with Waitakere City Council, the Auckland Regional Transport Authority, Auckland Regional Council and Watercare Services to ensure these core infrastructure elements are in place. The engineering design for the Buckley Precinct includes low impact design stormwater management.
Outside of the CDP, work has started on a concept for a 4.5km walk and cycleway along the coast and on a concept design for 'The Landing', including a ferry wharf.
AV Jennings Properties Limited has been appointed as development partner for this first precinct. AV Jennings Properties Ltd is also committed to meeting our sustainability objectives.
Sean Bignell
Chief Executive
Reporting process/about this report
This report presents information on HLC's activities and achievements for 2007/08 against the Sustainable Development Framework, and summarises the key priorities for the year ahead. It presents HLC's performance against our four spheres of sustainability: environment, economic, social and cultural.
The Sustainability Framework was developed through extensive stakeholder consultation via our 'Target Zero' stakeholder group. This group has representatives from the Board of HLC, Auckland Regional Council, Ministry for the Environment, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, New Zealand Green Building Council, Sustainable Business Network, Department of Building and Housing, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Beacon Pathway Ltd and Landcare Research. The framework is a living document that will continue to evolve to reflect our increasing understanding of sustainable development over time.
A high proportion of the indicators are long-term indicators and are not yet at a stage where they can be reported against in this report. Where possible, we have reported them in relation to the first stage of the development, the Buckley Precinct.
For the 2008/09 financial year we plan to report on the following target areas and progress undertaken to ensure achievement.
- Minimum sustainability standard for Buckley homes
- Components of the demonstration house within the display village
- Sustainable energy services for site
- Delivery of high speed broadband services to the whole development
- Baseline monitoring for species counts and sediment heavy metal contamination (indicators)
- Affordable housing strategy
- Public transport integration and initiatives
- Community development
- Historical values and cultural recognition
Environmental
| Ecology | Energy | Water | Resource efficiency |
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Create an integrated natural habitat Increase indigenous biodiversity |
Reduce non-renewable energy use Produce renewable energy Energy efficiency |
Reduce water consumption Improve water quality |
Recycle and renew existing buildings and other infrastructure Reduce offsite waste disposal |
Long-term indicators
- A continuous green corridor with native vegetation covering at least 10% of the site is retained/ established.
- Pre- and post-development endemic fauna and flora counts indicate that species diversity and abundance has increased in key areas.
- Average household grid energy (reticulated gas and electricity) consumption is 6,500 kWh/year or less.
- Copper, lead and zinc concentrations remain below the Threshold Effect Levels (TEL) value at monitoring sites immediately downstream of stormwater discharge points.
- Average residential town supply water consumption is 100 litres or less per person per day.
- Mixed household waste collected is 100kg/person/year or less.
- Peak sewage flows from the site do not exceed 91 litres per second.
Long-term indicators are for 2021 and have not yet been measured, however a methodology for copper, lead and zinc contamination measurement has been developed in 2007/08 and baseline contamination levels will be measured during the 2008/09 year.
Development indicators are not specific targets for the 2008/09 year, however progress has already been made against a number of them and this will help achieve long-term indicators and objectives.
| Development indicators | Comment |
| At least 16ha is planted/retained in suitable vegetation native to the area (this area will include walkways and other public access amenities) | Landscaping concept plans for the coastal walkway and the Buckley Precinct contribute to target |
| Eco-sourced native plants are used where native plants are planted in public areas | Eco-sourcing work initiated |
| Education/management programme in place | Planned for 2009 |
| Houses built to Home Energy Rating Scheme (HERS) 5-star thermal performance rating and within the top 25% HERS hot water band (the HERS hot water star rating scale is yet to be determined) | Rating agreed with Buckley development partner |
| All properties have smart meters and time of use pricing | Expression of Interest conducted seeking metering and pricing options |
| All appliances that are included in the house and land package to carry the ‘Energy Star' rating. If no such appliance is available, then a minimum rating of 4 stars should be achieved on the mandatory rating label | At next stage of design |
| Commercial buildings designed/retrofitted to 5-star New Zealand Green Building Council rating | At next stage of design |
| At least 3 on-site demonstration renewable generation projects | Planned for 2009/10 |
| All stormwater, except roof water, receives treatment before being discharged into the harbour |
Included in engineering design of Buckley Precinct |
| Where possible run-off from impermeable areas (except roofs) is treated at or near the source | Included in engineering design of Buckley Precinct |
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All houses have 4.5/3 litre, or less, dual flush toilets |
Agreed with development partner |
| 3-star or better water saving fixtures and appliances | Agreed with development partner |
| Dwellings are served by rain tanks supplying toilets, laundry and garden use | Agreed with development partner |
| No in-built irrigation will be provided in gardens | Agreed with development partner |
| All dwellings will have water meters (including apartments) | Agreed with development partner |
| At least 20% of existing buildings will be retained and renovated or reused offsite | Planned for construction stage |
| A waste management plan, using the REBRI (Resource Efficiency in the Building and Related Industries) methodology, is in place to cover construction and demolition | Planned for construction stage |
| At least 3 public recycling bins are provided in public spaces | Planned for occupancy stage |
| Spaces for communal recycling bins are provided in apartment buildings |
At next stage of design |
Social
| Inclusion | Quality of life | Accessibility |
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Create opportunities for all sectors of society to live at Hobsonville Maximise opportunities for community participation |
Promote a healthy and safe living environment Ensure the public realm is attractive and accessible Maximise opportunities for Hobsonville to become a learning community |
Ensure Hobsonville is accessible to people at all stages of life and ability Ensure all residents have enhanced access to essential services |
Long-term indicators
- At least 80% of people report positive contact with their neighbours, such as a visit, or asking each other for a small favour
- Fewer than 10% of people report negative contact with their neighbours, where there is outright tension
- At least 70% of people report that they have used a local park or community facility in the last month
- At least 80% of people feel that their neighbourhood is a safe place for unsupervised children
- At least 85% of people feel safe in their neighbourhood after dark
- 85% of residents rate the quality of public space as good/very good
- 60% of school children bike/walk or catch public transport to school
- 35% of residents participate in community/adult education
- 80% of households have access to the internet
- 95% of people feel the Hobsonville site is very/reasonably safe for pedestrians
- 95% of cyclists feel that cycling within the Hobsonville site is very/reasonably safe
Long-term indicators are for 2021 and have not yet been measured.
Development indicators are not specific targets for the 2008/09 year, however progress has already been made against a number of them and this will help achieve long-term indicators and objectives.
| Development indicators | Comment |
| Include up to 15% affordable owner occupied housing | Planned for in Buckley Precinct as part of overall integrated mix |
| Include up to 15% social rental housing | Planned for in Buckley Precinct as part of overall integrated mix |
| All roads are open to the public (no gated communities) | Achieved in the Comprehensive Development Plan area |
| The development will contain a mixture of apartments, terraces and detached dwellings | Planned mix in the Comprehensive Development Plan area is approximately 10% apartments, 70% terrace houses and 20% free-standing houses |
| A mixture of 1-2 bedroom, 3 and 4-plus bedroom homes will be built to cater for a variety of housing needs | At next stage of design |
| 75% of dwellings are within 400m walking distance of a public space with recreational facilities (playground, seating or similar) | Achieved in the Comprehensive Development Plan area |
| At least one local public event is held each year | Planned once residents move in |
| Education/management programme in place | Planned for 2009 |
| Maintenance of public spaces is to a high standard | Planned once construction completed |
| Housing New Zealand tenancy manager on site | Planned once tenants on site |
| Multifunctional space provided for use by community groups and social services providers | Planned for 2009/10 |
| Community development worker appointed | Planned for 2009/10 |
| School facilities are available for community use when not required by school (after hours) | Memorandum of understanding under development with Ministry of Education and Waitakere City Council regarding schools at Hobsonville |
| School travel plans in place in school's first year of operation | Planned once schools are operating |
| 'Universal design' units will be included to meet community needs | At next level of design |
| Public buildings altered for accessible access | At next level of design |
| Fibre optic cabling in place and available to every household, education facility and business | Expression of Interest conducted for provision of telecommunications infrastructure |
| CPTED (crime prevention through environmental design) audit of design and completed stages | Included in design work to date - audit to follow occupancy stage |
Cultural
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Sense of place 'Turangawaewae' |
Custodianship 'Kaitiakitanga' |
Heritage |
Cultural Life |
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Create a distinctive identity for Hobsonville |
Promote environmental and social responsibility among residents Acknowledge the Haukainga (home people) of the area |
Ensure that Hobsonville's future reflects its past |
Promote a diverse range of cultural, sporting and other opportunities Celebrate local events |
Long-term indicators
- Location strategy implemented by the end of stage two of development
- At least 75% of residents feel a sense of community in the local neighbourhood
- 30% of residents state that they participate in local residents' association/community body activities
- At least 55% of residents have taken action during the past year to improve the natural environment
- The percentage of residents who report seeing tui and fantails in their garden or neighbourhood during the last week increases over time
- 80% of residents have visited at least one of the heritage sites at Hobsonville
- The Headquarters building, Mill House, the 'Arts and Crafts' style officer housing and the Sunderland Lounge are retained and converted to appropriate uses
- 75% of residents participate in cultural, sporting or recreational activities
Long-term indicators are for 2021 and have not yet been measured.
Development indicators are not specific targets for the 2008/09 year, however progress has already been made against a number of them and this will help achieve long-term indicators and objectives.
| Development indicators | Comment |
| Phoenix palms along Buckley Ave are retained | Planned 100% retention, some relocation to meet CDP |
| Consultation with community groups and historical societies undertaken | Consultation occurred and formal arrangements to be agreed |
| All place names drawn from local association | At next level of design |
| Iwi consultation occurs as part of the development | Process initiated, further work to follow |
| At least 1 suitable memorial work/site that reflects the iwi heritage | At next level of design |
| Community body formed of resident, business and school representatives to be involved in the project area | To be formed 2009/10 |
| Education/management programme in place | Planned for 2009 |
| Key historic/architectural buildings are retained and restored and information about these is provided to the public | No heritage buildings in first precinct, but overall planning for whole site being developed |
| Bomb Point includes a potential regional park use as part of the overall integrated housing development | Discussions started with WCC and ARC, decision yet to be made |
| Historical trail established to draw out iwi, airforce and other local connections | Discussions with Hobsonville Old Boys initiated and iwi involvement in overall planning of the trail |
| A comprehensive historical and cultural assessment is undertaken and the findings are made available to local residents | Work initiated |
| At least 1 suitable memorial work/site that reflects the airforce heritage | Work initiated (entrance gate plaque to be relocated) |
| At least 5 different types of active recreation facilities/areas are provided (such as boat launching, basketball, walking/cycling track, school sports fields, netball court, community hall, skate park, barbecue areas) | Planned in overall masterplan |
