Alberta Report: Green dream for “sustainable community” takes root in Calgary suburb
Echo Haven in the Rocky Ridge area of Calgary, Alberta has attracted national attention because of its low-impact, healthy and affordable principles.
Convening for Action Community-of-Interest promotes ‘water-centric’ approach to community planning & development
A convergence of interests has created an opportunity for all the players to set their sights on the common good and challenge the old barriers of jurisdictional interests.
Natural England leads the way on green infrastructure in new township
The natural environment should have as much consideration in new and existing developments as other types of infrastructure.
Greening the Urban Environment & Protecting Stream Health: The role played by ‘Green Streets’
'Green Streets' are designed to capture rainfall and reduce rainwater runoff. Jim Dumont compared Seattle's Street Edge Alternative (SEA) approach with a design that the Township of Langley has implemented.
2009 Metro Vancouver Water Balance Model Forum: Living Water Smart and Making Green Choices to Create Liveable Communities and Protect Stream Health
Creating A Legacy – Convening for Action in Metro Vancouver – Feb 2010
Hosted by the City of Surrey, the Forum was a first step in advancing a regional team approach to align municipal actions in Metro Vancouver with provincial green infrastructure goals.
New York Times discovers Patrick Condon’s “Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities”
Patrick Condon (120p)
If we change the way cities are built and retrofitted, we can create the conditions for a livable life for our children and grandchildren.
Construction set to begin on signature green facility at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, British Columbia
VanDusen Botanical Garden – new visitors centre
At the heart of the Living Building concept is the belief that society needs to move quickly to a state of balance between the natural and built environments.
Water Balance Model wins 2009 Premier’s Award for Innovation and Excellence
“The Premier’s Awards are an annual opportunity to publicly recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of the men and women who have chosen public service as their career,” said Premier Campbell.
Water-Centric Green Infrastructure: ‘Moving from market-niche to market-share’ across North America
The American experience provides a frame of reference for comparing the effectiveness of a top-down regulatory approach with the 'bottom-up' educational approach in British Columbia.
Historic Millwork District Master Plan in the City of Dubuque is a model for future communities in Iowa
Sustainable Dubuque (Iowa) – report cover (360p)
The District will stay within its rainfall budget, approach carbon balance, create sustainable jobs and housing, and reinforce the importance of connectivity and diversity within the city.