Clonburris, Dublin, Ireland

Goals: Not defined.

Strategies: Community garden plots.

Goals: Not defined.

Strategies: Diverse park system that includes different ecosystems, bioswales.

Goals: Reduce dependence on cars, 83% of commuting trips w/o cars.

Strategies: Two new train stations will service Clonburris, walkable, residents live near amenities, bike infrastructure, car shares.

Goals: Not defined.

Strategies: Storm water managed through bioswales, ponds and permeable pavers, greywater collection for non-potable uses, commercial areas will use oil interceptors, screening, filtration and water storage for reuse of grey water.

Goals: Mandatory renewable energy: 30% on site renewable, 30% off site renewable.

Strategies: On and off site renewable energy. District heating, 80% of residential floorspace equipped with space heating and hot water from district heating, 5% meet passive house standard, ban on clothing dryers. A committee will monitor compliance with GHG indicators and continuously improve the community, energy efficiency standards.

Percent of affordable units: 15%

Goals: Designated Sustainable Development Zone to develop Regional Planning Guidelines.

Strategies: Minimum daylighting requirements, community amenities: central plaza, library, community spaces, cafe, shopping, parks, gyms, walkable from public transportation, 5 schools with walkable commutes.

Goals: 80% of materials meet an A rating from BRE's Green Guide, 80% of on site timber reclaimed or reused

Strategies: Specified recycled materials for construction, use of LCAs and environmental indicators to select materials based on reducing impacts.

Goals: 10% of construction material should be recycled or reused.

Strategies: Recycling of greywater.