Green Star FAQs

Yes, project teams may target up to three (3) points to determine the points available for 'Walkable location' as an alternative to Walkscore, for the purposes of 17A-Sustainable Transport - Performance Pathway.

To ensure that there is a diverse range of amenities available to the building occupants, amenities present around the project location must spread across the below eight categories:

• Grocery e.g. Convenience stores, supermarkets
• Food and Beverage e.g. cafes, restaurants, bars
• Retail e.g clothing, homeware, hardware, book, gift stores
• Bank Services e.g. banks, credit unions
• Education & Childcare e.g. Primary, secondary, tertiary or childcare facilities
• Recreation e.g. movie theatres, fitness centres, swimming pools
• Public facilities e.g. Libraries, local or state government service centres
• Outdoor facilities e.g. Playgrounds, parks

Planned future amenities can also be claimed, including the ones that will be available on the project site to building occupants, where these amenities are scheduled for delivery within two years of the project's date of practical completion. 

Up to three points are available where a certain number of diverse amenities are located within a 400m walking distance of the project as determined by Google Maps or other mapping services. Points will be awarded according to the minimum number and types of amenities, in line with the below table. 

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Documentation Requirements:

Please provide the following in your submission:

• As per the submission guidelines for 17A Performance Pathway
• Google Maps (or other mapping service) location showing evidence of amenities as described in the submission guidelines and within 400m walking distance of the project site
• Evidence of future amenities that are scheduled for delivery within 2 years of practical completion.
• A copy of this response.

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