A case study of sustainability assessment in practice
Abstract
The paper is based upon a triple bottom line evaluation to assess the sustainability of three location options of an existing aerodrome:
- remain in its current location;
- move to an alternative location identified through background studies; or
- close the aerodrome.
A ‘Triple Bottom Line’ assessment that considered broader economic, environmental and social elements was needed as an important input to a final decision by Council.
Of particular interest was the impact on the aviation-linked businesses that have developed around the aerodrome, and implicartions for the regional economy from each of the three options. A sustainability assessment tool was used for the assessing the sustainability of each of the three aerodrome options.
Author
Susanne Cooper