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  1. Super Insulate All Buildings

    10 votes
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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Admin →
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    Modify ByLaws to permit increased thickness of walls to be exempted from FSR and from building setback requirements so that the added thickness of walls due to thermal insulation does not penalize new construction or renovations. Current relaxation of 2.5" is not sufficient, up to 18" should be allowed - or to zero lot line.

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  2. Encourage grass lawn alternatives

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Admin →
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    Replace lawns and create more biodiversity, reduce maintenance and use less water and fertilizers by planting native ferns, salal and other ground covers and shrubs.
    In other locations (around tennis courts, beside road curbs, in boulevard medians?), replace lawns with community gardens or lease the space to commercial gardeners.

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  3. Build complete, walkable neighbourhoods interconnected by great transit and cycling routes.

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    18 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage shorter vehicle trips  ·  Admin →
    started  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    This is an evolutionary process. The City of Vancouver is already considered a North American leader in this regard. Current and future plans and projects (e.g. Cambie Corridor Planning Program) will continue to embrace this ideal.

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  4. Bring Life to our Rooftops

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    9 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Admin →
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  5. Expand the use of electric trolley buses and electric vehicles

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    13 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Dave Peterson commented  · 

    Use quiet, clean, electric vehicles to provide all city services.

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  6. make food not lawns

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    5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage local food  ·  Admin →
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    Stop paying to cut the grass, instead make a profit, increase biodiversity and support local food.
    Lease underutilized park spaces (eg. grass areas around tennis courts) and boulevard areas, to be used as organic (permaculture?) urban agriculture, either for community gardeners or for commercial gardeners.

  7. Cycling for Everyone: Develop a complete cycling network that feels safe and attractive to all

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    77 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
    started  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    An ongoing process. Many of the City’s recent initiatives (e.g. downtown separated bike lane trial, additional traffic calming on existing routes) work towards this vision. The draft Greenest City action plan will support this idea, and include directions to help inform the upcoming transportation plan update and new active transportation plan.

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  8. Install outlets for electric vehicles in parking lots

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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