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1.
Bold City Leadership
L2.3
Not started
Explore new revenue sources to support climate action
L2.4
Planning (On time)
Address resource and capacity gaps for CCAS implementation
L2.5
Continuous
Provide climate education and training for staff
L4.3
Not started
Explore social procurement criteria for climate-related projects
L4.4
Not started
Pursue low-carbon construction practices
L5.3
Planning (On time)
Account for GHG reduction and climate resilience in facilities operations
L6.3
Continuous
Plan for climate-resilient infrastructure and ecological management
L7.1
Continuous
Build community capacity for climate-related emergencies
L7.2
Not started
Assess and reduce risk and vulnerability to climate-related hazards
L8.1
Not started
Update economic development strategies using an equitable climate lens
L8.2
Not started
Promote economic development in the green building industry
L9.1
Planning (On time)
Increase public awareness of the CCAS and individual actions
L9.2
Not started
Complete a consumption-based GHG inventory
L9.3
Not started
Incorporate climate action into community grants
L10.1
Planning (On time)
Develop a shared understanding of equity and incorporate into plans and policies
L10.3
Planning (On time)
Engage diverse communities in the development of climate policies
2.
Resilient 15-Minute Neighbourhoods
N1.3
Planning (On time)
Improve affordable housing supply in 15-minute neighbourhoods
N1.6
Implementation (On time)
Encourage more workplaces in convenient locations
N1.7
Planning (On time)
Prioritize 15-minute neighbourhood objectives in the OCP update
N1.8
Implementation (On time)
Align school capacity increases with neighbourhood growth
N1.10
Not started
Explore funding operations and maintenance for major infrastructure by new growth
N1.11
Not started
Establish growth targets for urban redevelopment areas
N2.2
Completed
Adjust parking requirements to support infill development
N2.3
Not started (Late)
Encourage design of adaptable off-street parking
N3.1
Implementation (On time)
Design and retrofit plazas and parks for climate resilience
N3.2
Planning (Late)
Build multi-use spaces with green infrastructure in roadways
N5.1
Planning (On time)
Update development regulations for protection from climate risks
N5.2
Not started
Incorporate climate resilience in land use plans
N5.3
Not started
Mitigate climate risks through land use plans and redevelopment
3.
Safe Zero-Carbon Transportation
T1.2
Not started
Integrate green infrastructure as a core element of "complete streets"
T1.4
Implementation (On time)
Increase public awareness of the need to prioritize active modes and transit
T2.2
Planning (On time)
Complete Phase 1 of the Strategic Cycling Network and sidewalk upgrades
T3.1
Not started (On time)
Explore alternatives for curb space near town centres and SkyTrain
T3.2
Not started (Late)
Consider other uses of public space in lieu of parking
T4.1
Planning (On time)
Collaborate on frequent transit network improvements
T4.2
Implementation (On time)
Implement transit priority measures along high priority corridors
T6.1
Implementation (On time)
Install electric vehicle charging stations at City facilities
T6.2
Implementation (On time)
Expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure
T6.4
Planning (Late)
Develop data tools for public charging infrastructure planning
T6.5
Not started (Late)
Support electric vehicle charging retrofits in multi-unit residential buildings
T7.1
Implementation (On time)
Advocate for supports to transition to zero-emission freight vehicles
T7.2
Planning (Late)
Promote zero-emissions commercial vehicles
T8.1
Implementation (On time)
Expand electric vehicle sharing
T8.2
Not started (Late)
Leverage tools to support the shift to active modes, transit, and shared electric vehicles
4.
Healthy Zero-Carbon Buildings
B1.2
Not started
Schedule updates to building standards
B1.3
Not started
Require future weather data in building modeling
B1.4
Implementation (On time)
Advocate for building code standards to avoid overheating
B1.5
Implementation (On time)
Support zero-carbon resilient affordable housing developments
B1.6
Planning (On time)
Incentivize standards above minimum regulatory requirements
B1.7
Not started
Reduce embodied carbon and improve resilience in new buildings
B2.3
Implementation (On time)
Train City staff on resilient zero-carbon buildings
B2.4
Implementation (On time)
Consider zoning approaches to encourage resilient zero-carbon building forms
B2.5
Implementation (On time)
Lead in energy and climate performance for new civic facilities
B4.3
Not started
Explore opportunities to improve building energy and emissions compliance processes
B5.1
Implementation (On time)
Advocate for tools to phase out GHG emissions from existing buildings
B5.3
Not started
Develop a retrofit strategy for existing buildings
B5.4
Not started
Implement home energy labelling
5.
Climate-Positive Resilient Ecosystems
E1.1
Not started
Incorporate green infrastructure in City projects
E1.3
Implementation (On time)
Improve biodiversity and resilience of City parks and greenspaces
E1.4
Planning (On time)
Develop a tree loss and landscaping strategy for boulevards
E2.1
Implementation (On time)
Plant and maintain climate-resilient trees
E2.2
Planning (On time)
Increase public understanding of the value of natural assets
E2.3
Not started
Encourage tree retention and planting on private land
E2.4
Implementation (On time)
Support implementation of Urban Forest Management Strategy and Biodiversity Conservation Strategy
E2.5
Implementation (On time)
Prioritize equity-seeking groups and vulnerable individuals in policies and programming
E3.1
Planning (On time)
Ensure City policies align with senior government ecosystem protection regulations
E3.2
Not started
Strengthen ecosystem protections on development sites
E3.3
Implementation (On time)
Enhance climate resilience through policy updates
E4.1
Implementation (Late)
Assess the health and value of Surrey's natural assets
E4.3
Implementation (Late)
Assess climate vulnerability of natural systems
E4.4
Not started (Postponed)
Estimate the economic value of natural assets and ecosystem services
E5.1
Not started
Update on-site rainwater management requirements
E5.2
Not started
Restore and daylight creeks and riparian areas
E6.1
Not started
Advocate for a provincial irrigation and stream flow strategy
E6.2
Continuous
Develop a ecologically sensitive management strategy of parks within the ALR
E6.3
Implementation (On time)
Promote regenerative and climate-resilient agriculture
6.
Resilient Energy and Zero-Waste Systems
Z1.1
Implementation (On time)
Collaborate on reducing waste and fostering a circular economy
Z2.1
Continuous
Support and educate residents on waste diversion
Z2.2
Not started
Expand local biofuel production
Z2.3
Continuous
Advocate for new recycling and waste reduction initiatives
Z2.4
Planning (On time)
Advance circular economy principles and practices
Z3.2
Not started
Encourage low-waste building technologies and materials
Z4.1
Continuous
Advocate for affordable zero-carbon energy
Z4.2
Continuous
Advocate for improved electrical distribution planning
Z4.3
Not started
Encourage on-site energy production