Water-Energy Nexus Study Quantifies Greenhouse Gas and Energy Co-Benefits of Water Conservation
A recently completed study, Greenhouse Gas and Energy Co-benefits of Water Conservation, the first of its kind in Canada, suggests a significant untapped opportunity exists for water conservation to reduce energy, save municipal dollars and mitigate Greenhouse Gas emissions.
Safer Streets with the Fused Grid
The fused grid network pattern recently passed another test with top marks – the traffic safety test. Planers using it for its rainwater management advantages can now be confident that it will also enhance safety. “The city plan is organized in repeatable wards, with a square in the centre, which is visible to half of the homes in each ward”, explained Fanis Grammenos, “The square is protected from heavy traffic since through streets are located at the boundaries of the ward, leaving the centre relatively calm for casual strollers.”
The Story of the 2009 Metro Vancouver Water Balance Model Forum: Living Water Smart and Making Green Choices to Create Liveable Communities and Protect Stream Health
The purpose of the Forum was to align regional actions with provincial policy goals. Surrey's experience in championing changes in green infrastructure policies and practices ensured that the Forum had relevancy.
Village Homes in Davis, California – an example of what ‘designing with nature’ looks like on the ground
Village Homes is a seventy-acre subdivision located in the west part of Davis, California. It was designed to encourage both the development of a sense of community and the conservation of energy and natural resources. A distinguishing feature is the natural drainage system.
Moving Beyond Pilot Projects in Metro Vancouver: To get to the big picture, it starts with the smallest pieces
Surrey WBM Forum – Vince Lalonde title slide
In 2009, Surrey Water Balance Model Forum promoted alignment of local actions in Metro Vancouver with provincial goals.
Today’s Expectations are Tomorrow’s Standards for Green Infrastructure in British Columbia
“The Province is using the Green Communities Initiative to advance green infrastructure province-wide. We are slowly raising the bar for local government. For example, we are saying ‘show us what you are doing to protect stream health’,” stated Karen Rothe.
Resources from Waste: A Guide to Integrated Resource Recovery in British Columbia
“Resources from Waste: A Guide to Integrated Resource Recovery” is intended for those in British Columbia who plan, design and fund infrastructure – including water, wastewater, transportation, energy, and solid waste
Green Infrastructure in the City of Surrey: Building on a Decade of Experience
“It is sometimes hard to believe that more than a decade has passed since the City initiated the East Clayton plan. With the passage of time, we tend to take the early innovation for granted. The early results from East Clayton gave Surrey the confidence to implement Low Impact Development objectives in two plans,” stated Paul Ham.
Convening for Action to Change the Way We Develop Land: “Designing with Nature” explained by Raymond Fung
At Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in the Township of Langley, held in October 2007, Ray Fung delivered an opening statement that outlined why the Green Infrastructure Partnership is promoting a “design with nature” approach to infrastructure policies and practices.
FROM GREEN TO GOLD: Discovery Place in Burnaby will be one of BC’s most eco-friendly buildings
The Vancouver Sun reports that proponents of a $47 million commercial building nearing completion at Discovery Place in Burnaby have come up with a “flagship” design that will attract scrutiny from across North America.