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Climate Adaptation

Factsheet: Why equity matters in municipal climate adaptation

Discover how your local government can build equity into its climate resilience activities. Read this factsheet for key definitions and helpful resources.

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Municipal and community buildings

Guide: Taking your indoor swimming pool to net zero

A guide with key measures and lessons learned to help you build a plan for net-zero indoor swimming pools.

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Municipal and community buildings

Guides: Equity and non-energy benefits of community building retrofits

Explore the equity and other non-energy benefits of retrofitting community buildings.

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Trees

Factsheet: Urban forest planning

Read up on why developing an urban forest plan is important for the long-term success of trees in your community.

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Transportation

Case study: Innovative on-demand transit system gets Cochrane, AB, residents where they’re going

With a better understanding of community needs and local transit options, the Town developed an on-demand transit system that provides affordable, accessible transportation to the community and operates at one-third the cost of a similar fixed route service.

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Waste

Case study: Animal-proof bins wrapped in local art get Canmore, AB, composting

Learn how Canmore, AB, developed a composting program using animal-safe bins decorated with local artists’ designs.

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Water

Case study: Constructed wetland treats wastewater and adds green space in Loyalist Township, ON

Learn how Loyalist Township, ON, built a wetland as a sustainable final step in their wastewater treatment process.

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Waste

Case studies: 2020 Sustainable Communities Award winners

Discover the outstanding environmental initiatives that received FCM’s 2020 Sustainable Communities awards.

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Water

Case study: Neighbourhood model helps Toronto Region communities implement infrastructure retrofits

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and its nine participating partner municipalities saw a need for innovative approaches to expedite municipal infrastructure renewal, sustainability and climate action plans.

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Land Use

Case study: Campbell River, BC, develops plan to protect against rising sea levels

Learn how Campbell River, BC, developed an action plan to protect their community and coastline from the risk of sea level rise due to climate change.