CHRONICLE OF GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INNOVATION IN METRO VANCOUVER – PART C: “Transformation is often fraught with danger for both the change agents themselves and their organizations. It is like dancing with a tiger – with the outcome frequently uncertain” – from ‘Dancing with the Tiger: Learning Sustainability Step by Natural Step’, published in 2002
Note to Reader:
Published by the Partnership for Water Sustainability in British Columbia, Waterbucket eNews celebrates the leadership of individuals and organizations who are guided by the Living Water Smart vision. Stories are structured in three parts: One-Minute Takeaway, Editor’s Perspective (REPRODUCED BELOW), and the Story Behind the Story.
The edition published on October 28, 2025 featured the third installment of the Chronicle of Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver. Part C covers the period 1997 through 2005. This sweeping narrative weaves quotable quote to tell the story of what led up to publication of Stormwater Planning: A Guidebook for British Columbia in 2002, and the impact of what followed in the wake of publication.
EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE / CONTEXT FOR BUSY READER
“My connection to Dancing with the Tiger is that my work at UniverCity on Burnaby Mountain is featured in Chapter 7. To successfully dance with the tiger and create transformational change, you simply must get a flagship project across the finish line. Nothing less matters,” stated Kim Stephens, Waterbucket eNews Editor and Partnership Executive Director.
A once in a lifetime opportunity
THE CONUNDRUM: How to resolve competing priorities and preserve regional livability
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