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Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems - Case study: Victoria, BC A car park, built in the Victoria Technology Park, eliminated the need for tree shading. The car park surface was constructed using a plastic grid with gravel on top of it. This allowed storm waters to be absorbed and retained on the roof (eliminating the storm water impact) and reduced the ambient temperature. The Vancouver Island Technology Park is the first project in Canada to achieve Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Rating System. It has also received a BOMA Earth Award (sponsored by BC Hydro PowerSmart), National Research Council award and many others. For additional information contact Alex Zimmerman, Canada Green Building Council Tel.: (250) 483-3242. E-mail: azimmerman@cagbc.org or see LEED case http://www.usgbc.org/Docs/Certified_Projects/0113VITPcaseStudy2.pdf L.2.3 Street trees (See shade trees) Planting trees and bushes can help reduce urban temperatures as well as make municipalities greener. By providing shade and reducing urban temperatures, vegetation can save energy. • Branches and leaves provide shade and reduce wind speed. • Evapo-transpiration from leaves cools surrounding air. • Leaves filter dangerous pollutants from the air. • Leaves twigs and branches block sound and water causing erosion. • Roots, leaves and trunks provide habitat for bird, insects and wildlife. • Roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Above: Trees in downtown Halifax, NS Draft 4/11/2005 52
Natural Resources Canada – Community Energy Systems -Additional resources http://eetd.lbl.gov/ea/heatisland/Vegetation/ and Energy > Ways to Save Energy http://www.evergreen.ca L.2.4 Integrated circulation systems - Case study: Coquitlam, BC The award-winning Northeast Coquitlam Official Community Plan guides, for the next 20 years, the development for a sustainable, and energy efficient community for 24,000 people. The plan provides for a transit-oriented community, protection of the area's significant environmental assets and a diverse mix of housing types, commercial, retail, and community leisure services. Some key sustainability benefits over the more conventional suburban approach include: • 5 per cent reduction in energy consumed for all purposes • 93 per cent improvement in solar orientation of streets • 70 per cent less travel distance to shopping • 30 per cent lower infrastructure capital and operating costs • 24 per cent lower CO2 emissions • 20 per cent less land covered in streets • 400 per cent increase in local job opportunities. In March 2002, Council adopted the Citywide Official Community Plan. It includes a vision for a more sustainable new community in Northeast Coquitlam. This plan is now known as the Citywide Official Community Plan – Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan. Source: Community Energy Association BC. Undated. The Best of BC - BC Community Energy Association Award Winners, 2000 Winner - The City of Coquitlam: Northeast Coquitlam OCP. http://www.energyaware.bc.ca/tk_c_award5.htm. Community Energy Association BC case study. -Additional information For additional information on the Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan, telephone Coquitlam’s Planning and Development Department at (604) 927-3430 or see http://www.coquitlam.ca/Business/Developing+Coquitlam/Strategic+Plans/_Northeast+C oquitlam+Area+Plan+%28NECAP%29.htm Draft 4/11/2005 53
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