Project overview

Promote green construction and increased water savings using a faster approvals process for sustainable developments.

The project will also quantify potential water reductions from green buildings.

Expected outcomes

  • lower environmental impact of new property development
  • better water conservation
  • reduced stormwater volumes
  • reduced energy use
  • reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • adaptation to climate change

Organization website

Regional Municipality of York

News

MPP Helena Jaczek’s site: Ontario Helping York Region Protect Local Water

Photos

Proposed sustainable development practices
Proposed sustainable development practices: Innovative and sustainable design approvals pilot project key map

Proposed sustainable development practices
Proposed sustainable development practices: Mosaik Glenway Homes, Newmarket - Draft plan of subdivision

Contact

Tara Clayton
Environmental Program Technologist tara.clayton@york.ca 905-830-4444 ext. 75190