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November 24, 2020
A resilient recovery roadmap for climate action in cities.
September 1, 2020
B.C.’s housing and demography mismatch presents challenges, but also massive, untapped opportunities.
February 27, 2020
Bus Electrification is a prudent investment for cutting carbon, dirty diesel air pollution and upwards pressure on transit fares. However, TransLink must move beyond technical fixes to cost effectively cut carbon and congestion across the region.
December 10, 2019
To meet our climate targets, it’s essential for the incoming government to link permanent transit infrastructure funding to a commitment for municipalities to plan smart, compact communities.
November 29, 2019
Renewable Cities executive director Alex Boston says it’s time to rethink B.C.’s ferry system to make it more climate-friendly.
November 25, 2019
Watch a recording of the session Electrifying Personal Transportation – Insights from Leading Jurisdictions at the Global Grid Forum 2019
October 18, 2019
The Coalition for Urban Transitions has released a new report highlighting the value of compact, connected and clean cities: Climate Emergency, Urban Opportunity.
October 18, 2019
Renewable Cities partnered with Edison Electric Institute and the Dutch Consulate to bring some of the world’s most advanced jurisdictions in transportation electrification to Vancouver, BC.
August 27, 2019
Renewable Cities supports FCM’s call for improved transit funding, along with a requirement for linking transit infrastructure to sustainable land use.
June 6, 2019
A climate crisis is upon us and cities are stepping up to tackle it—but they can’t do it without support at state, provincial, and national levels. Alex Boston and Gregor Robertson make the case for collaboration.
May 23, 2019
When California formulated the most aggressive climate change action plan in the United States, it reflected the need for close coordination between the state and its 540 local governments and state investment in local action.
May 22, 2019
Transit-oriented development is an essential component in any sustainable communities toolkit for urban areas. Mike McKeever shares his top 10 “must-do’s” in this guest post.
April 29, 2019
Home to a 200,000 vehicle fleet, a dense charging network and innovative policies, the European nation is a world leader in adopting zero-emission vehicles. Guest post by Sonja Munnix.
April 26, 2019
Vancouver is poised to chart a path demonstrating the intensity of effort required to avoid the most serious consequences of climate change.
February 12, 2019
A comprehensive approach to policy can leverage the strengths of each individual level of government.
January 16, 2019
Accelerating the Renewable City Strategy is an investment into a climate resilient, cost-effective and equitable future.
January 10, 2019
Urban energy leaders share reflections and outlook for energy efficient, renewable cities.
January 9, 2019
An overview of recent international progress and obstacles to be overcome.
December 5, 2018
New policies outlined by the Government of BC will empower community climate action.
November 26, 2018
TransLink’s renewable energy strategy could be a template for bus fleets throughout the province.
November 8, 2018
We suggest minimum residential and job density thresholds, along with targets for greenhouse gas reductions.
November 6, 2018
It has taken a decade to get all three levels of government on board for a new rapid transit deal for Metro Vancouver.
November 5, 2018
Which Canadian local governments have taken steps towards 100% RE?
October 11, 2018
If TransLink’s precedent-setting work can be leveraged, we have an opportunity to cut costs and pollution in communities throughout B.C.
October 5, 2018
TransLink’s renewables strategy will cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
September 17, 2018
Top local government highlights from San Francisco’s international gathering.
September 4, 2018
Clean transportation and efficient buildings are key to affordability, health and climate.
April 9, 2018
One of Canada’s biggest and most stubborn emissions sources is personal transportation. Appropriately, one of the biggest infrastructure envelopes is public transit.
March 18, 2018
Before good progress can be made, we need to stop thinking in silos and bring all three levels of government to table.
February 21, 2018
There are a wide range of hidden housing solutions on single-family lots: secondary suites; stratification of character homes; laneway suites; and laneway stratas.
January 10, 2018
A review of global trends and developments and a thought leaders’ outlook for 2018.
November 9, 2017
Cities would be wise to keep people at the centre of the urban and transportation planning.
November 5, 2017
Without a history of striving for challenging goals, Vancouver wouldn’t be the city it is today.
October 26, 2017
Three cities in British Columbia have committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2050.
September 11, 2017
This event represented the 2nd gathering of North American cities committed to 100% RE.
July 5, 2017
250 cities in the United States made an aspirational commitment to 100% renewable energy.
May 4, 2017
Vancouver’s goal is consistent with the B.C. Government’s aim to make buildings ready for net zero emissions by 2032.
August 22, 2016
British Columbia’s capital becomes the second city in the province to aim for 100% renewable energy.
August 12, 2016
Vancouver’s new Zero Emission Building Plan represents this exact shift.
July 20, 2016
Our dialogue event brought together 20 cities to help advance the urban energy transition.
June 23, 2016
Oxford is now the second local government in Canada with a comprehensive 100% RE plan.
May 10, 2016
We caught up with Global Learning Forum alumni for an update and to get their thoughts on renewables.
April 7, 2016
We support an ambitious Climate Leadership Plan that promotes renewables and energy efficiency.
April 4, 2016
This East Vancouver building is a solar, financing, and electric vehicle pioneer.
November 26, 2015
In co-operation with other levels of government, Canadian cities can achieve significant new emissions reductions that go well beyond what Canada has already pledged.
November 10, 2015
With the Renewable City Strategy in place, residents, the City, and taxpayers will be able to capitalize on a number of energy-saving benefits.
November 5, 2015
The Renewable City Strategy charts a course for the City of Vancouver to move past fossil fuels by 2050, community-wide.
November 4, 2015
Vancouver’s strategy can help to deliver on that need while paying dividends to locals in the form of energy savings, cleaner air, and green jobs.
May 8, 2015
Going green in this way isn’t just good for the planet, it is also good for the regional economy.
May 1, 2015
Shifting to 100-per-cent renewable energy is possible and a crucial step toward achieving climate security.