COPE
@COPEVancouver
COPE is committed to working to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Making housing affordable make it possible for people to live where they work is crucial to limiting car trips. On top of improved bus service and expanding Vancouver’s cycling network, COPE would ensure renovation permits include an energy reduction strategy, including pre and post energy performance evaluation. COPE would discourage full-wall windows which are energy intensive and add our greenhouse to our greenhouse gas emissions. COPE school trustees understand that green schools are healthier for our children and the environment.
@COPEVancouver
COPE is committed to working to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world. Making housing affordable make it possible for people to live where they work is crucial to limiting car trips. On top of improved bus service and expanding Vancouver’s cycling network, COPE would ensure renovation permits include an energy reduction strategy, including pre and post energy performance evaluation. COPE would discourage full-wall windows which are energy intensive and add our greenhouse to our greenhouse gas emissions. COPE school trustees understand that green schools are healthier for our children and the environment.
Amy “Evil Genius” Fox, Independent
@leaguetomorrow
Tax gas, build bike lanes. No oil tankers. Reduce noise & light pollution. More zeppelins.
Chris Masson, De-Growth Vancouver
@thischrismasson @degrowthvan
Does “green” even mean anything anymore? While living harmoniously with our planet and its finite resources has never been more important, I think the term “green” has been so overused and so misused as to be completely meaningless. If we as a society want to get serious about creating sustainability, we need to realize that infinite growth is impossible on a finite planet, and we need to take growth out of the equation. This represents a big shift that goes against what our parents were taught about economics.
@thischrismasson @degrowthvan
Does “green” even mean anything anymore? While living harmoniously with our planet and its finite resources has never been more important, I think the term “green” has been so overused and so misused as to be completely meaningless. If we as a society want to get serious about creating sustainability, we need to realize that infinite growth is impossible on a finite planet, and we need to take growth out of the equation. This represents a big shift that goes against what our parents were taught about economics.
Adriane Carr, Green Party
@AdrianeCarr
We support Vancouver’s “Greenest City” goals and advocate some better ways to achieve them. That includes pursuing the phase out of crude oil tankers in our port because of the risk of even one big spill ruining our beaches and marine environment. We would change building codes to decrease energy and water waste by requiring that new buildings incorporate solar passive designs, “green roofs” (like Toronto), and solar installed, not just “solar ready”. To achieve “zero waste” we would institute food scrap recycling for apartments plus better enforcement of bylaws to better ensure recyclables are kept out of landfills.
@AdrianeCarr
We support Vancouver’s “Greenest City” goals and advocate some better ways to achieve them. That includes pursuing the phase out of crude oil tankers in our port because of the risk of even one big spill ruining our beaches and marine environment. We would change building codes to decrease energy and water waste by requiring that new buildings incorporate solar passive designs, “green roofs” (like Toronto), and solar installed, not just “solar ready”. To achieve “zero waste” we would institute food scrap recycling for apartments plus better enforcement of bylaws to better ensure recyclables are kept out of landfills.
Mayor Robertson initiated the Greenest City Action Plan, a long-term strategy developed in consultation with over 25,000 people from across the city. The result is a plan that sets out clear targets for new parks, better transit, more efficient waste and energy use, and cleaner air and water. Vision Vancouver has over 85 initiatives underway to make Vancouver a world leader in 10 different environmental policy areas ranging from climate to green spaces to local food. Vision Vancouver started Vancouver’s first curbside compost program for single-family homes, with plans in the works to expand it to apartments and multi-unit buildings. Our City now has the lowest per capita GHG emissions in North America. We advocated for and helped secure a transit U-Pass for all Vancouver post-secondary institutions, and fought for new investments in public transit. Vision also provided an opportunity for all parties to discuss Oil Tanker traffic up the coast.
NPA
@NPAVancouver
The NPA’s historic track record of making sustainable land use decisions, is one of the reasons Vancouver is one of the greenest and best cities to live in the world. Our NPA City Council will continue this leadership and make sustainable land use decisions. Transportation is a key element of our NPA environment plan. We will re-establish Vancouver’s Streetcar Line to increase transit options for high-density downtown neighbourhoods around False Creek. Support UBC Line as Metro Vancouver’s top rapid transit funding priority and on-going improvements to the 99-Broadway Line. Expand local cycling infrastructure —including bridge connection from Central Valley Greenway to False Creek Flats and completion of Kent Street bikeway. Support “Walk to Schools” programs. Create an Independent Pedestrian Advisory Committee to provide meaningful input on pedestrian issues and Vancouver’s capital plan—particularly as it relates to accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
@NPAVancouver
The NPA’s historic track record of making sustainable land use decisions, is one of the reasons Vancouver is one of the greenest and best cities to live in the world. Our NPA City Council will continue this leadership and make sustainable land use decisions. Transportation is a key element of our NPA environment plan. We will re-establish Vancouver’s Streetcar Line to increase transit options for high-density downtown neighbourhoods around False Creek. Support UBC Line as Metro Vancouver’s top rapid transit funding priority and on-going improvements to the 99-Broadway Line. Expand local cycling infrastructure —including bridge connection from Central Valley Greenway to False Creek Flats and completion of Kent Street bikeway. Support “Walk to Schools” programs. Create an Independent Pedestrian Advisory Committee to provide meaningful input on pedestrian issues and Vancouver’s capital plan—particularly as it relates to accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
Rick Orser, Independent
Rick asks that you click HERE for a link to a (draft) SPEECH he is developing.
Rick asks that you click HERE for a link to a (draft) SPEECH he is developing.
NSV is strongly dedicated to the protection of the environment. We would encourage green renovations and energy efficient construction. We would also minimize rezoning that diverts development from rapid transit areas in order to avoid urban sprawl. Finally, we plan to expand Vancouver’s recycling and composting programs.
Protect and enhance Vancouver’s green spaces by working with neighbourhoods in identifying, developing, improving and expanding all Community Amenities. Strengthen relationships between the Neighbourhoods, Community Centres and the Parks Board. That there are more off-leash dog parks and that current policies be looked into and improved. Protect and enhance Vancouver’s Wildlife by implementing more Park Rangers with Educational Tools rather than Policing Tools, such as information pamphlets and what effect humans are having on Nature. We need to protect our coastline during the mating and birthing seasons of our Wildlife by closing off certain sections of beach areas for that period of time. Protect and enhance Vancouver’s Shoreline by re-developing our shores to support micro eco systems. To open up access to the Fraser River again for the Residents of Vancouver.
Protect and enhance Vancouver’s green spaces by working with neighbourhoods in identifying, developing, improving and expanding all Community Amenities. Strengthen relationships between the Neighbourhoods, Community Centres and the Parks Board. That there are more off-leash dog parks and that current policies be looked into and improved.
Protect and enhance Vancouver’s Wildlife by implementing more Park Rangers with Educational Tools rather than Policing Tools, such as information pamphlets and what effect humans are having on Nature. We need to protect our coastline during the mating and birthing seasons of our Wildlife by closing off certain sections of beach areas for that period of time. Protect and enhance Vancouver’s Shoreline by re-developing our shores to support micro eco systems. To open up access to the Fraser River again for the Residents of Vancouver. Follow through on the Greenest City Action Plan by re-affirming our 2.75acres to every 1,000 residents. By making sure that the developers are designating and transferring this property over to the City of Vancouver and thus managed by the Board of Parks and Recreations.