1. Local governments and the GBCA - 2011

2. June 2010: 21
Local Government
members of GBCA
November 2010: 31
Local Government
members of GBCA
June 2011 target:
40 Local Government
members of GBCA

3. The business case - not compelling enough yet

4. Leadership: they want to show
it to their communities
…but they are not
sure how far
ahead of them
to get…
…we need to
give them a
map

5. Saving money is good:
Green cities-training-
education…
…but not a
compelling
reason to
join…
…adding
testimonials
would be good

6. Local Government Task Group
…needs to have an impact soon - 2011 is a big year…

7. Direct involvement in new projects such
as Green Star Communities…
…needs to advantage
members, not everyone
else in the beginning
….can (should) we link
project development to
membership?

8. The
development
process
needs to
become
seamless…
…from Green Star
buildings to
communities and
new pathways…
Old rivalries
(planning /
building / sub-
division) need
to be forgotten

9. Simple education and beginner level
publications are needed - scaleable
education from 15 minutes to 2 days
and one page to 100 pages

10. Fronting the Councils is important…
…a roadshow explaining all of this is a high priority
using conferences and being smart about costs

11. Certification costs too much
I am continually told:

12. I am continually asked:
How do we know our impact is
real?

13. Compelling responses are
needed based on data and
sophisticated business case
development

14. We can continue to accelerate
local government membership of
GBCA but…
…we need to work on the business case
and deliver on a leadership map,
value, the task group, membership
involvement in new projects, seamless
development, simple education and
two major concerns.
Welcome to
2011…