Strategic Plan - Environmental Sustainability
Implementing practices and policies to ensure the health and well-being of the environment for current and future generations. Environmental sustainability is vital for adapting to the impacts of climate change, preserving biodiversity, and improving the quality of life for residents in the community.
Objectives
- Implement the Climate Change Adaptation Plan recommendations through collaboration with various community partners and updates to the City's business practice
- Reduce the City's greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing energy efficiency
- Foster a healthy and resilient urban forest ecosystem that contributes to biodiversity and improved air quality
- Reduce the impact of wet weather events and combined sewer overflows on water bodies and ecosystems
- Ensure critical infrastructure assets' long-term sustainability and functionality through targeted repair and maintenance programs
Actions
Climate and sustainability
On track
Stormwater management and drainage programs
85% complete | On track
Infrastructure state of good repair program
On track
Infrastructure servicing master plan
95% complete | Delayed
Wet weather and combined sewer overflow strategy
95% complete | On track
Strategic urban forest management plan
75% complete | On track
Review of active transportation opportunities
85% complete | Delayed
Energy management and greenhouse gas reduction plan
<25% complete | Delayed
Create a new woodland restoration and preservation policies
75% complete | On track