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  1. Create an interconnected urban ecosystem across the City

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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Admin →
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    Michael James commented  · 

    Great Idea. However you will need to provide large volumes of uncompacted soil to support trees that will grow large enough to create substantial canopy in the places we need it the most - sidewalks, plazas, parking lots...

  2. You Do Not Seem To Understand We Do Not Care About Your Targets

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    5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Michael James commented  · 

    can you explain? be more specific?

  3. Plant trees lots and lots of trees!

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    5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Plant additional trees  ·  Admin →
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    Michael James commented  · 

    The right tree in the right place still applies. Not very tree has to be a giant, especially under power lines. You can pick species that are smaller in stature but still provide value. Even smaller stature trees need adequate soil volumes to support the size and longevity of a mature(30-40 years) tree.

  4. Divert sewer runoff into groundwater

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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Improve water quality  ·  Admin →

  5. Stormwater/Rainwater capture

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    1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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  6. Mandatory soil volume requirements for street trees

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    8 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Plant additional trees  ·  Admin →
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    Michael James commented  · 

    The followng cities already have or are in the process of passing Mandatory Soil Volume standards for their street trees: Vancouver is far behind ...

    Toronto, Markham, Winnipeg, Langley, Oakville, Victoria, Kelowna

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  7. Plant additional trees on wide boulevards

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    7 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Plant additional trees  ·  Admin →
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    Michael James commented  · 

    Planting trees is not enough. You need to provide adequate soil volumes to grow a tree large enough to provide shade. 30m3 of soil for a 40cm diametre tree. The city needs to set soil volume requirements as part fo the tree planting detail.

  8. Change the Building Code to require rainwater collection & water efficient irrigation systems

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    11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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  9. Introduce water conservation rebates to encourage purchase of water-saving fixtures and appliances

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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  10. Develop more useable and green school grounds

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Admin →
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  11. Tree Removal Permit Fee Tied to Age of Tree

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  12. Convert streets to mini parks, green linkages and/or open space

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