As part of the CRC for Low Carbon Living this scoping paper focuses on the Low Carbon Precincts (Program 2) however, it also examines aspects of how the Engaged Communities (Program 3) can help with the implementation of low carbon precincts e.g. through leadership, governance, construction and real estate, and community / consumer attitudes and action., The research also touches on the importance of Integrated Building Systems (Program 1) as essential infrastructure for achieving a low carbon precinct.