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Video: Tips from Iqualuit’s LEED Silver aquatic centre

When structural issues forced the closure of Iqaluit’s municipal pool, the city’s 7,740 residents were left without a central community space to get healthy, active and connect with each other. The City of Iqaluit envisioned a bigger and better replacement. Amy Elgersma, CAO of the City of Iqaluit …

June 28, 2021

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Webinar recording: Asset management and energy conservation

In Canada, a significant portion of GHG emissions are produced by buildings. Non-profit housing also typically shows lower energy performance than comparable for-profit housing, particularly as Canada’s aging affordable housing stock’s building components deteriorate over time. Watch this webina…

March 28, 2022

Case Study Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Case study: Energy retrofit delivers multiple benefits

Summary Long-term savings in utility costs fund the major energy-efficiency retrofit of seven community-housing buildings, improving indoor air quality and comfort for 1,500 residents. Project Retrofit of seven community housing buildings Construction 2015–201…

May 6, 2020

Case Study Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Case study: Raising the bar on community housing retrofits

Read the transcript Summary A municipally-owned social housing provider transforms a failing 50 year-old apartment tower with 146 units of affordable housing into a landmark building with state-of-the-art performance in energy, health, comfort and accessibility. Project …

May 6, 2020

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Case studies: 2020 Sustainable Communities Award winners

Discover the outstanding environmental initiatives that received FCM’s 2020 Sustainable Communities awards. The awards are given in eight categories, plus the Visionary Award that was added this year to honour the 20th anniversary of the Green Municipal Fund. Below you will find short case studi…

December 8, 2020

Resource Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

Primer for elected officials: Municipal Energy Roadmap

The Municipal Energy Roadmap helps identify the best solutions for Canadian communities to achieve significant GHG emissions reductions in their municipal and community buildings and meet their long-term sustainability objectives. This primer for local elected officials outlines how the Energy R…

January 14, 2021

Case Study Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Case study: Consultation and innovation improves performance

Summary Beaver Barracks is a two-phase construction project that provides 254 units of affordable housing and incorporates innovative sustainability features and technologies, such as geothermal heating and cooling, and a thermal-break system for balconies. Project Beaver B…

May 6, 2020

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Factsheets: Sustainable Affordable Housing

Our Sustainable Affordable Housing initiative supports local affordable housing providers – including municipal, not-for-profit organizations and housing co-ops – to retrofit existing affordable housing units, or construct energy efficient new builds. These five factsheets provide a "how to" for…

July 22, 2020