Regional Municipality of York: Sustainable Development Approvals
Information on a stormwater project through the Showcasing Water Innovation program.
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
News
MPP Helena Jaczek’s site: Ontario Helping York Region Protect Local Water
Photos
Proposed sustainable development practices
Proposed sustainable development practices
Contact
Tara Clayton
Environmental Program Technologist tara.clayton@york.ca 905-830-4444 ext. 75190
Updated: March 09, 2023
Published: March 20, 2014