Susatainable Saanich Series asks the question: Is Smaller Smarter?
We seem to be building larger and larger homes for smaller and smaller families. Even if our homes are built to be energy-efficient, this still means larger spaces to heat, and more resources to build these larger homes.
Planning for Climate Change – Implementation of an urban reforestation strategy in Delta, British Columbia
When the Corporation of Delta hosted the first event in “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series”, other Metro Vancouver municipalities learned why the slogan “2010 x10” has taken on a life of its own in Delta. The muncipality has mobilized the community to create a truly sustainable Olympic legacy by planting 20,100 trees by 2010.
Sustainability principles adopted by Delta Council evolve into a Sustainable Template for Development
When the Corporation of Delta hosted the first event in “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series”, there was considerable interest in learning more about a checklist of environmental, social and economic elements has evolved into a Sustainable Template for Development.
Unique Partnership Creates Community Rain Garden at Cougar Canyon Elementary School in Delta, BC
When the Corporation of Delta hosted the first event in “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series”, those who attended were impressed by what has been accomplished at Cougar Canyon Elementary School. A unique partnership has established a template for involving the municipality, schools and a neighbourhood in creating community rain gardens to protect the health of downstream creeks.
Enhancing Urban Streetscapes, One Block at a Time, in the Corporation of Delta
When the Corporation of Delta hosted the first event in “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series”, those who attended were impressed by the progress that Delta is making in enhancing community livability by beautifying streets, one block at a time.
The Green Infrastructure Partnership was an outcome of the SmartStorm Forum Series
Looking back, and in terms of green infrastructure, much of what has happened in British Columbia can be traced back to October 1997 and who was in the room when the Union of BC Municipalities convened a focus group workshop on the Fish Protection Act. This focus group session resulted in the SmartStorm Forum Series.
Turf roof is a main attraction at San Franscisco’s new Academy of Sciences
The new San Francisco Academy of Sciences is arguably the greenest museum in the world. the undulating green roof, planted with four native ground covers and five local wildflowers, will be a destination in itself.
Building a Community and Creating a Sense of Community at UniverCity
When UniverCity hosted the third event in “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series”, this provided an opportunity to talk about the vision that is guiding development of this high density community atop Burnaby Mountain.
UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain – from Stormwater Management to RAINwater Management
When UniverCity hosted the third event in Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series, this provided an opportunity to elaborate on the strategy for reducing the 'hydrologic footprint' of this high density community.
Green Zoning and Planning at UniverCity, the Community at Simon Fraser
When UniverCity hosted the third event in Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series, this provided an opportunity to talk about how lessons learned have been translated into a zoning tool.