Volume 3 - Program & Project Ideas (PDF - 4.5 - Natural Life Network
Volume 3 - Program & Project Ideas (PDF - 4.5 - Natural Life Network
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<strong>Natural</strong> Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems<br />
• It also addresses, the problem, when in some cases the host property is unable<br />
to accommodate an additional on-site septic system.<br />
• Municipalities in rural areas can use the guidelines to develop regulations and<br />
procedures to determine system capacity, water conservation features and<br />
devices and remedial measures to be taken in the event of system malfunction.<br />
Source: ACT. 1996. Laying the Groundwork: Garden Suites and On-site Septic Systems: Harbour<br />
Management Services Ltd. ACT case study.<br />
http://www.actprogram.com/english/projects/pdf/act22e.pdf<br />
L.1.7 Urban growth boundary<br />
Implementing an urban growth boundary that restricts suburban development and<br />
encourages mixed-use development around transit centers is an effective control against<br />
urban sprawl. If it is necessary for major commercial development to be located in the<br />
suburbs, ensure they are clustered with other commercial and residential areas and are<br />
located very near a transit center. The policy should be linked with strong public<br />
education and good pedestrian and cycling routes.<br />
• Limiting suburban development reduces sprawl and preserves agricultural<br />
lands.<br />
The City of Ottawa in 2003 passed its Official Plan limiting the growth of the urban<br />
oundary. It was quite contentious.<br />
For additional information contact Denis Jacobs, City of Ottawa (613) 580 2424 ext. 25521.<br />
- Additional resource<br />
Stopping sprawl with urban containment boundaries.<br />
http://www.smartgrowth.bc.ca/index.cfm?group_ID=3434<br />
L.1.8 Design for transit access<br />
See also transit oriented development and transportation.<br />
- Case study: Singapore<br />
The city-state of Singapore implemented a land transport system to reduce traffic<br />
congestion and its associated problems. The initiative includes an area-licensing scheme;<br />
control of car population through various fiscal measures; promotion and establishment<br />
of a more efficient public transportation system; and, highly integrated land use and<br />
transportation planning.<br />
• The Singapore initiative<br />
has resulted in relatively<br />
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