Ten Principles from Melbourne

1. Vision Provide a long-term vision for cities based on intergenerational, social, economic and political equity, and their individuality.
2. Economy and society Achieve long-term economic and social security.
3. Biodiversity Recognize the intrinsic value of biodiversity and natural ecosystems, and protect and restore them.
4. Ecological footprint Enable communities to minimize their ecological footprint.
5. Model cities on ecosystems Build on the characteristics of ecosystems in the development and nurturing of healthy and sustainable cities.
6. Sense of place Recognize and build on the distinctive characteristics of cities, including their human and cultural values, history and natural systems.
7. Empowerment Empower people and foster participation.
8. Partnerships Expand and enable co-operative networks to work toward a common, sustainable future.
9. Technology Promote sustainable production and consumption, through appropriate use of environmentally sound technologies and effective demand management.
10. Governance and hope Enable continual improvement, based on accountability, transparency and good governance.