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Resource Asset management Asset management

Tools: Operations and maintenance for climate resilience

Resilient communities integrate climate considerations and strategies into every part of their municipality’s daily activities. Understanding strategies for managing climate impacts to municipal assets and levels of service is essential to meaningful climate action. Discover low-cost and effecti…

October 10, 2022

Case Study Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

Innovating for maximum impact: New affordable housing complex adds 83 net-zero units using shipping container model in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

With a mandate to operate affordable housing in the municipalities of Fort Saskatchewan and Strathcona near Edmonton, Heartland Housing Foundation (HHF) already manages two affordable housing complexes, four seniors’ lodges, and five rent-geared-to-income self-contained seniors’ apartment build…

August 14, 2024

Resource Asset management Asset management

Tool: Asset management readiness scale

Are you looking for a self-assessment tool to help you assess your community's current asset management practices? The Asset Management Readiness Scale helps municipalities understand where they are starting from so they can adopt business practices that support better decisions about inves…

November 23, 2018

General Content

Climate change mitigation

More information on the climate change mitigation category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

Resource Climate Adaptation Climate Adaptation

Resources: How to document and maintain municipal levels of service

Levels of service (LOS) are specific parameters that describe and measure the extent and quality of services provided by local governments to stakeholders. Successfully defining LOS is achieved through considering a blend of infrastructure, resources and capacity. Common infrastructure for which LO…

October 8, 2024

Resource Asset management Asset management

Asset management resources for beginners

.table.table-bordered a , .table.table-bordered a:hover, .table.table-bordered a:focus, .table.table-bordered a:active { color: #00809e; !important;} Looking to get started on asset management in your municipality? Are you wondering how to get started?There are many excellent asset manage…

November 23, 2018

Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification

Regional Electric Car-Sharing System: The SAUVér Project

Ten Quebec municipalities:Ville de Carleton-sur-MerCommunauté maritime des Îles-de-la-MadeleineVille de ManiwakiMRC de PontiacMunicipalité de Saint-Charles-sur-RichelieuVille de Saint-ConstantMunicipalité de Saint-FulgenceVille de MercierMunicipalité de Saint-SiméonVille de VarennesTen Quebec munic…

January 27, 2020

Case Study Local energy generation Local energy generation

Waterloo Region uses 100% of biogas to fuel heat/electricity in wastewater facilities

BackgroundThe Region of Waterloo in southern Ontario treats its wastewater at a number of plants including the three largest: Waterloo, Kitchener and Galt.  These three plants produce 13,000 to 22,200 cubic metres of methane-rich biogas per day (equivalent to the carbon footprint of 2,700 peop…

August 19, 2024

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Rossland Yards: Transforming affordable housing in Rossland, BC

This article is part of a series called Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing. The series demonstrates how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being. Discover practical solutions for affordable, climate-friendly homes that improve …

November 6, 2024