Sustainable Development Framework

What is our Sustainable Development Framework (SDF)?

The Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) is a metric driven tool for delivering best practice in the property sector. It has been developed by Transport for London (TfL) as an open-source tool for the entire industry to use.

How can we improve our SDF?

We recognise that we do not have all the answers and we are seeking the views of stakeholders and industry to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of sustainability.

How can I contribute?

We have split our engagement into nine surveys covering each individual dimension to allow you to comment on the areas you feel most relevant to you.

Technical Guidance Workshops

To support those wishing to contribute to our engagement we have set up nine Technical Guidance Workshops

  • TBC Jan 2022 Financial Sustainability technical guidance session

You can sign up for the sessions here.


Next Steps


When the engagement closes on 23 January 2022 the team will review and, where possible, incorporate your comments ahead of launching the finalised SDF in spring 2022. The SDF will continue to be updated annually as best practice evolves.

What is our Sustainable Development Framework (SDF)?

The Sustainable Development Framework (SDF) is a metric driven tool for delivering best practice in the property sector. It has been developed by Transport for London (TfL) as an open-source tool for the entire industry to use.

How can we improve our SDF?

We recognise that we do not have all the answers and we are seeking the views of stakeholders and industry to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of sustainability.

How can I contribute?

We have split our engagement into nine surveys covering each individual dimension to allow you to comment on the areas you feel most relevant to you.

Technical Guidance Workshops

To support those wishing to contribute to our engagement we have set up nine Technical Guidance Workshops

  • TBC Jan 2022 Financial Sustainability technical guidance session

You can sign up for the sessions here.


Next Steps


When the engagement closes on 23 January 2022 the team will review and, where possible, incorporate your comments ahead of launching the finalised SDF in spring 2022. The SDF will continue to be updated annually as best practice evolves.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Vibrant Places

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Vibrant Places dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Social Cohesion

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Social Cohesion dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Liveable Communities

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Liveable Communities dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Health and Wellbeing

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Health and Wellbeing dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Climate and Ecological Resilience

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Climate and Ecological Resilience dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    High Performance Buildings

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the High Performance Buildings dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Local Prosperity

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Local Prosperity dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Neighbourhood Investment

    The SDF will continue to evolve and improve as policy and best practice changes. Please do provide your feedback on the Neighbourhood Investment dimension and indicators here so the team can capture feedback in the next iteration of the SDF.

    Please note responses to the survey may be made publicly available after the engagement exercise has closed, this would typically be in the form of a report on the results of the engagement exercise, but any personal information will be kept confidential. Your personal information will be properly safeguarded and processed in accordance with the requirements of privacy and data protection legislation. For further information, please visit our privacy policy(External link).

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