The Boroondara Sustainability Network is working on the following priority projects during 2009.

Sustainable Living Open Home Scheme

Residents whose homes have been converted along Ecologically Sustainable Living (ESL) principles would offer open days and make available their experience and expertise to a broader public.. The scheme could take a similar approach to the established Open Garden Scheme, with a more or less formalised annual roster and leaflets promoting the scheme.

Sustainable Living and Design Award

Promote ESL principles and action through an annual award offers to residents who engage in best practice.

Community Gardens

We will enter into dialogue with Council and explore the possibility of creating at least two more community gardens in the City of Boroondara.

Urban Forest Project

In collaboration with Council’s Parks and Gardens Department the BSN will lobby for a pilot study exploring the benefits of increased canopy tree plantings on Boroondara’s public open spaces. 

Solar Panels Project

In collaboration with Council’s Environment and Sustainable Living Department, the BSN will promote and lobby the gradual introduction of PV for public street lighting on Council-own road networks, path lighting in Boroondara’s parks and gardens, and council owned buildings, such as pavilions and neighbourhood houses.

Boroondara Transition Towns

Support the Transition Town Boroondara initiative that is underway.

Boroondara Carbon Neutral Project

A study is underway for Boroondara Council to determine the costs and options for Boroondara to go "carbon neutral".  BSN members will provide input to Council on strategies and actions for this.