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Climate Change
Energy-Efficient Buildings & Retrofits
Green's promises
by retrofitting key public buildings with climate-smart heating and cooling systems (e.g., Seniors’ Centers, Family Places, Neighbourhood Houses).Include educational displays of how much energy is produced, GHGs reduced, and money saved on energy bills.
to absorb and reduce stormwater runoff and keep buildings cooler in the summers and warmer in winters.
especially to net zero, including for removing gas heating and appliances and provide modified requirements for older character buildings.
to create resources such as how-to guides, comprehensive lists of grant and funding options, recognized/certified practitioners and trades companies.
Green Space
Green's promises
Greens believe in the 3-30-300 rule for a healthier, greener city: every resident should be able to see a minimum of 3 trees from every home, enjoy 30 percent tree canopy cover in every neighbourhood and be within 300 metres of the nearest public park or green space. 30% is a minimum - we'll aim to match Metro Vancouver’s goal of 40% city-wide tree cover with tree species that excel at sequestering GHGs and can cope with changing climate.
Invest in rewilding and native plantings, enhance storm sewer infrastructure with blue-green networks and bioswales, and consider drought and storm resistant plantings.
and encourage residents to engage in the next phase of the Vancouver Plan, to have a say in how and where we can create more green spaces and mini-parks that support biodiversity, access to nature, and ecosystem restoration.
to support an increase in biodiversity and create a connected network for everyday users.
Urban Heat
Green's promises
by retrofitting key public buildings with climate-smart heating and cooling systems (e.g., Seniors’ Centers, Family Places, Neighbourhood Houses).Include educational displays of how much energy is produced, GHGs reduced, and money saved on energy bills.
Greens believe in the 3-30-300 rule for a healthier, greener city: every resident should be able to see a minimum of 3 trees from every home, enjoy 30 percent tree canopy cover in every neighbourhood and be within 300 metres of the nearest public park or green space. 30% is a minimum - we'll aim to match Metro Vancouver’s goal of 40% city-wide tree cover with tree species that excel at sequestering GHGs and can cope with changing climate.
Climate Emergency
Tom Digby's promise
Find out more at https://www.vangreens.ca/parks\_platform\_2022
Public Spaces & Services
Green Space
Green's promises
Greens believe in the 3-30-300 rule for a healthier, greener city: every resident should be able to see a minimum of 3 trees from every home, enjoy 30 percent tree canopy cover in every neighbourhood and be within 300 metres of the nearest public park or green space. 30% is a minimum - we'll aim to match Metro Vancouver’s goal of 40% city-wide tree cover with tree species that excel at sequestering GHGs and can cope with changing climate.
Invest in rewilding and native plantings, enhance storm sewer infrastructure with blue-green networks and bioswales, and consider drought and storm resistant plantings.
and encourage residents to engage in the next phase of the Vancouver Plan, to have a say in how and where we can create more green spaces and mini-parks that support biodiversity, access to nature, and ecosystem restoration.
to support an increase in biodiversity and create a connected network for everyday users.
They may still in the future!
In the meantime, you can learn more about them on their website.
Biography
Here's a snapshot of a climate in crisis: Heat dome ravages Lower Mainland with hundreds killed. Lytton burns. Tornado lands. Atmospheric river flood wipes out communities and roads. King tide storm destroys shoreline around Burrard Inlet.
Folks, it is sometimes hard to remain a relentless climate optimist.
I am a climate optimist because I believe there are solutions out there. Some solutions are technical such as adopting EVs, electric bikes, and using new forms of concrete with much lower carbon intensity. Other solutions are behavioural, such as building livable, walkable communities where needs are met locally and public transit is convenient.
I'm a tech lawyer, a husband, a dad with two kids. Renter. Learned a lot in 4 years volunteering on the Vancouver City Planning Commission.
I believe the Vancouver Parks Board can take bold action to address the climate emergency by reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing urban tree and wildlife systems, reducing waste, improving circularity, and adapting facilities and services for climate resilience.
Reason for running
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