SFU Housing Solutions Lab advances affordability, climate and seniors’ care

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SFU Housing Solutions Lab advances affordability, climate and seniors’ care
21
Feb 2023

SFU Housing Solutions Lab advances affordability, climate and seniors’ care

Under-utilized single-family homes are a significant, untapped opportunity to create a much-needed rental housing supply on Vancouver’s North Shore and beyond, according to SFU’s new..

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Five ways to reduce our reliance on cars and make us healthier, more connected and climate-friendly.
10
Jan 2023

Five ways to reduce our reliance on cars and make us healthier, more connected and climate-friendly.

Last year, Nathan and his wife moved from a Vancouver apartment to a townhouse in South Surrey for a bigger home and more green space...

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Smart Mobility Pricing: Policy Innovation Can Meet Revenue Shortfall and Council Priorities on Transit, Jobs, Congestion & Carbon
15
Nov 2022

Smart Mobility Pricing: Policy Innovation Can Meet Revenue Shortfall and Council Priorities on Transit, Jobs, Congestion & Carbon

Renewable Cities’ response to proposed City of Vancouver motion: Transport Pricing Suspension. To view the PDF version of this letter click here. Re: Support for..

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Better Community, Better Climate: BC Local Election Candidates’ Guide
22
Sep 2022

Better Community, Better Climate: BC Local Election Candidates’ Guide

Local governments have an extraordinary opportunity to address the big, challenging priorities of British Columbians:  Cost of Living Health Care Climate Change Housing Economy Safety..

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BC’s Climate Adaptation Strategy: Wasting a Crisis
23
Jun 2022

BC’s Climate Adaptation Strategy: Wasting a Crisis

BC's Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Strategy fails to address key extreme heat prevention recommendations.

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Extreme Heat Events: Prevention & Resilient Communities
07
Jun 2022

Extreme Heat Events: Prevention & Resilient Communities

As we approach the one-year anniversary of British Columbia’s record-setting heat dome, a new report by the BC Coroners Service, Extreme Heat and Human Mortality:..

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Overcoming Barriers to Prefab and Mass Timber Construction
30
May 2022

Overcoming Barriers to Prefab and Mass Timber Construction

Engaging building and local government stakeholders on overcoming barriers to prefabrication and mass timber construction.

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Life Is a Broadway
16
May 2022

Life Is a Broadway

On May 18, 2022, Vancouver City Council is considering the Broadway Plan, an ambitious plan to guide the next 30 years of growth along the..

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Op-ed: New climate roadmap – hazards and national landmarks on the path to 2030
01
Dec 2021

Op-ed: New climate roadmap – hazards and national landmarks on the path to 2030

Without better land use, there will be more fossil fuel cars and congestion on our roads in 2030 than today.

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Managing Risks & Mapping a Resilient Urban Recovery
24
Nov 2020

Managing Risks & Mapping a Resilient Urban Recovery

A resilient recovery roadmap for climate action in cities.

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