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Guide: LiBRe best practices framework

The LiBRe program is structured around a best practices framework for becoming a municipal leader in brownfield renewal. By providing tailored learning materials and peer learning activities, the program supports participants' progress through the seven steps outlined below, which may be adapted to…

October 10, 2019

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Green development standards for growing communities

Rapid growth and urbanization bring new pressures and increasing challenges for municipalities. In order for communities to deliver the quality of life citizens expect, municipalities need to effectively manage the use of their energy and water resources. Since buildings are major consumers of ener…

March 24, 2020

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Talking it through: Guide for local government staff on climate adaptation

Do you need help starting climate conversations in your municipality? Check out our Talking it Through: A Discussion Guide for Local Government Staff on Climate Adaptation. This resource was created to help municipal staff talk to decision-makers and elected officials about adapting to …

August 26, 2020

Case Study Transportation Transportation

Case study: Region of Waterloo, ON, develops LRT to connect its urban centres

Growing Up: The Story of ION Light Rail in Waterloo Region, ON, is a 2020 co-winner in the transportation category of FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. In 2019, the Region of Waterloo, ON, welcomed its first passengers on the ION Light Rail Transit system. The ION system connects the Re…

December 8, 2020

Resource Water Water

Guide: Tips for the building phase of a wastewater plant upgrade

This is the third article in the three-part series Tips for a successful wastewater treatment plant upgrade. 

The articles in this series highlight the three key phases of a project and draw on proven lessons from a dozen of the successful wastewater treatment studies and projec…

December 5, 2018

Case Study Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

The case for retrofitting community buildings

Looking at a building’s total energy performance when planning upgrades is an excellent way to ensure you’re making cost-effective decisions that also contribute to your community’s climate goals and quality of life for your residents. But limited budget, staff capacity and unexpected challenges ca…

September 1, 2021

Resource Water Water

Guide: Lessons in planning and designing a wastewater plant upgrade

This is the second article in the three-part series Tips for a successful wastewater treatment plant upgrade. 

The articles in this series highlight the three key phases of a project and draw on proven lessons from a dozen of the successful wastewater treatment studies and proje…

December 5, 2018

Resource Land Use Land Use

Guide: Getting started on your brownfield sites

Redeveloping brownfields is one of the most promising ways to promote the environmental, economic and social health of your municipality. This guide will give you the basic knowledge you need to get started on tackling your brownfield sites.  Read this guide to: Learn about the di…

October 10, 2019

Resource Water Water

Guide: Best practices for scoping a wastewater upgrade project

This is the first article in the three-part series Tips for a successful wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The series provides a framework to help municipalities develop innovative and sustainable wastewater system projects. The articles highlight the three key phases of a project and draw on …

December 5, 2018