Urban growth, without the sprawl
by MURRAY CAMPBELL There’s a group of planners in the Region of Waterloo who are toiling away, with one eye … Continue reading Urban growth, without the sprawl
Category: Planning and Environmental Management
Green Marine Environmental Program Launch
QUEBEC CITY, October 23, 2007 (CNW)- The marine industry in Quebec and the rest of Canada continued to set itself apart today by officially launching its own environmental program calling on industry businesses to go further. This program covering the St. Lawrence and Great Lakes corridor is the first of its kind in North America. Program participants already include over 25 leaders representing the bulk of marine operations in this corridor.
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Green highway plan gains traction
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach is intrigued by his Saskatchewan counterpart’s vision for environmentally friendly highways across the nation, but is holding back approval until more details come out. Continue reading Green highway plan gains traction
Carbon footprints are now easier to measure
Innovative device at Victoria’s Dockside Green will allow residents to keep track of their energy and water use Kim Davis, … Continue reading Carbon footprints are now easier to measure
Denser neighbourhoods are better neighbourhoods
East Vancouver opposition to urban-growth management demonstration of why regional planning is an imperative Bob Ransford, Special to Westcoast Homes … Continue reading Denser neighbourhoods are better neighbourhoods
Living Lake Plan
The www.livinglakeplans.com application, in its simpliest form, is an web based version of a lake plan document, with different document sections being represented by web pages. The main web page lists all the key sections – simply select a section, click on it and it appears. As a head start each section presents option / template text which can be selected and altered to suit your needs – this is a great way for your association members to see what their lake plan might look like when finished.
We need density — done right
More people can be accommodated on less land while maintaining livability and environmental standards
Cheeying Ho, Special to the Sun
Published: Thursday, August 23, 2007
Cheryl Savchenko’s Aug. 14 column Eco-density is a thin concept raises some important concerns, but unfortunately fails to understand the key role that well-planned and well-designed density plays in creating more livable, environmentally sound neighbourhoods
‘Ecodensity’ Mayor Sam’s Newest Plan
‘Ecodensity’ Mayor Sam’s Newest Plan
HOUSING I Sullivan wants the quality development going on downtown to encompass other Vancouver neighbourhoods
Frances Bula, Vancouver Sun
Published: Saturday, June 17, 2006
Vancouver needs to become home to many more people than the 700,000 currently planned for the city if it is to help save the planet.
That was the message from Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan Friday, as he launched an “ecodensity Vancouver” initiative aimed at getting residents to accept the idea of more people in all of the city’s 115 square kilometres, not just the downtown.
Ecodensity plan could change Vancouver neighbourhoods
Vancouver city council is set to vote on a proposal that would lead to increased housing density in neighbourhoods all … Continue reading Ecodensity plan could change Vancouver neighbourhoods
Hot properties: How global warming could transform B.C.’s real estate sector
Hot Properties was commissioned by the Real Estate Institute of British Columbia (REIBC) to provide an analysis of how global … Continue reading Hot properties: How global warming could transform B.C.’s real estate sector
Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Four major conservation groups have thrown their support behind the Dehcho’s proposed land-use plan in the Northwest Territories Continue reading Environmental groups back Dehcho land-use plan
Greening 3 cities
VIDEO FEATURES * Sudbury (Runs 8:03) * Halifax (Runs 6:10) * Toronto (Runs 5:54) Continue reading Greening 3 cities