With Australia’s largest green roof a stone’s throw away, and public acceptance of the benefits of green roofs and walls increasing rapidly, the Green Roofs Australia Executive Committee met in Canberra over 21-22 March 2009 to review and develop the organisation’s strategic plan.
The current nine-member executive was elected in December ‘08, with most states and territories in Australia now represented at executive level. With monthly executive meetings usually held via the web, the Canberra gathering enabled the new executive members to meet face-to-face for the first time. GRA’s President, Sidonie Carpenter, said that ‘this weekend gives us the opportunity to get together and map out the key steps GRA needs to take to maintain its position as the leading advocate for the incorporation of green roof and wall infrastructure within the built form’.
GRA members will soon be be invited to contribute to and participate in the work of the sub-committees formed by the executive to advance the organisation’s strategic vision. With an expanding membership base, the new sub-committees will also provide members with opportunities to strengthen green infrastructure networks within their state as well as develop new networks across Australia.
The strategic planning weekend was hosted by ACT Coordinator, Mick Burgess and a follow-up meeting has been planned for later in the year.
