Sewing the Seeds for a Green Development Strategy
Quote from -Thomas Mueller; President of the Canadian Green Building Council Buildings account for as much as 48% of energy consumption & greenhouse gas emissions 30% from operations & 18% from activities that embody energy, such as extracting, processing, manufacturing, transporting building materials, construction & demolition
Think Globally Act Locally
Green Development Strategy Means many things to many people Part of an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Primary Focus is on Development Primary Focus is on non-regulatory measures
Green Development Strategy Consider 1. Building design- New and Retrofits 2. City structure 3. Community design 4. Community infrastructure
LEED Accreditation
Consider 1. Building design 2. Community design 3. Community infrastructure 4. City structure
Ask Click for to each edit Master new subdivision title style Are we building walkable streets? Are we building great public spaces? Are we building communities for cars or people? Can someone live in a neighbourhood in different stages of their life? Are we building civic pride? Are we building a beautiful city for the future? Will we attract a talented labour force in the future with our communities? Are our we building healthy communities? Are we building sustainable communities that reduce GHG and energy consumption? Do our communities facilitate social interaction? Are our communities distinctive, interesting, diverse, and complete?
Neighbourhood Design for Sustainability
LEED - ND LEED for Neighbourhood Development Rating System which integrates principles of: Smart growth Urbanism Green buildings
Mix of Building Forms = Density Stacked townhouses Mid-rise buildings High rise buildings Live-work Accessory units Single detached
Transit stop Functional Click to edit Community Master title Focal style Point 2 nd Storey office Retail at grade Live-work units Community square Community band shell School facility High-rise apartments
Green roof opportunities Aesthetically attractive Reduce heat island Reduce noise Prevent fire Stormwater Habitat creation Reduce energy Improve air quality
Solar Energy Collection Photovoltaic or hot water systems Avoiding aesthetic quality Meshing of complimentary goals Large paved surfaces asphalt solar collection
Walking and Cycling Friendly Quality of street environment Cycling and walking Functional destinations Many different places to walk to and from
Community Gardens NR Can quote re: family of 4 4.2 tonnes of GHG from their home 4.0 tonnes of GHG from their vehicle 8.0 tonnes of GHG from the production, processing, packaging and distribution of food that they eat
Consider 1. Building design 2. Community design 3. Community infrastructure 4. City structure
Stormwater & Engineered Wetlands Naturalized Walking trails Pedestrian bridges Stormwater quality Stormwater quantity Habitat Permeable pavement eg. lanes)
Consider 1. Building design 2. Community design 3. Community infrastructure 4. City structure
Where From Here?
Not about regulation!
Green Municipal Incentives Project Partnership with OPA Development community, LEDC, London Hydro, Union Gas Hired Planning Partnership 1. Identify what we would like to incent 2. Identify best practices in North America, Australia, UK 3. Analyze opportunity for pilot projects 4. Assess cost of pilot projects 5. Bring forward to Municipal Council
Consultation Sessions Together With Development Industry
Partnering with Development Industry and Service Providers to create a comprehensive strategy to stimulate green development projects at every scale.
Changes to Planning Act Section 2 Provincial interest: the promotion of development that is designed to be sustainable, to support public transit and to be oriented to pedestrians Section 41(4) 2(e) added: to allow site plan control to consider sustainable elements.
Green Development Standard Integrated set of targets, principles and practices Guide the development of Cityowned facilities (leadership) Encourage sustainable practices amongst private sector
What Activity Has Been Occurring at the City of London? MSEC the Mayor s Sustainable Energy Council is committed to promote, encourage and support the development and implementation of practical research and initiatives, technologies, and investment in the area of sustainable energy LEEP this project brought the City together with the development industry to evaluate the feasibility of a variety of green building technologies; funding was obtained from senior levels of government to support the partnership and allow builders to introduce many of these technologies within pilot project developments. Placemaking and Urban Design Initiative the City of London has worked with the development industry to raise the bar on the design of our new communities as well as infill and development projects, by working towards development which supports walking, transit usage and cycling.
Lead By Example Ground source heating Solar PV LED lighting retrofits Wind turbines Target LEED Gold Community Centre Green roof
Some Examples of City/Public Facility Technology Projects Exeter Road Ops Centre Ground-source heat pump system included in building retrofit. Lighting Retrofit, LED Parking Lot Lighting trial. COMPLETED Ground-source heat pump system and LED lighting being reviewed for performance. Landon Library Solar PV Demonstration 2.5 kw solar PV at Landon Library Partner with Old South Community Organization (OSCO); public education Eligible for microfit Constructed waiting for MicroFit Contract from OPA Tourism London Solar PV Demonstration Up to 10 kw at Tourism London Building Wellington Rd Gateway to London high visibility Eligible for microfit Tourism London supports project; under design. Spring 2010 target completion date. Carling Heights (CHOCC) Solar Thermal Pool Heating Large-scale (60 panel) solar thermal pool & shower heating system Significant government (federal & provincial government) incentives make this project possible Both roof and South facing wall determined to be structurally unfit for additional of panels and racking system. Investigating stand-alone mounting option. North London Community Centre/YMCA Targeting LEED Gold 62% Energy Efficient vs. standard building. Partnership with YMCA, London Public Library, City of London Construction underway, complete September 2010 Construction underway.
Initiatives Underway Bonusing for green elements in buildings Green development strategy for municipal project and private sector projects Heightened design standards for high density development New infill housing policies Riverbend Heights district energy and placemaking project Placemaking demonstration project building walkable/healthy/green communites Strong preservation of agricultural land use growth management, growth boundary Urban business area revitalization (Old East, Downtown, Old South, Richmond Row, SOHO) Biogas attraction initiatives