Sustainable Sackville Brochure

Sustainable Acknowledgements

SustainableSackvillewasdevelopedasawaytogetthecommunity involvedindetermininghowwecancreateabetterplacetolive forthefuture.Withcontributionsfrommorethan750community members,theSustainableSackvilleplanistrulycommunity-based.

ThefirstthankyougoestoErikFraserwhoworkedwiththe PlanningCommissionstafftocreatethefinaldocument,compiling themanycommentsandcontributionsfromthecommunity.

AspecialthankyougoestotheSustainableSackvilleSteering Committeewhichwasaskedtoguidetheyear-longprocess. Themembersinclude:

•BobBerry,DeputyMayor,TownCouncilrepresentative

•MichaelBeal/EricMourant,CAO,Municipalstaffrepresentative

•BethMcMahon,ACORN,Non-profitgrouprepresentative

•KateBredin,GreaterSackvilleChamberofCommerce, Businessrepresentative

•MichelleStrain,MountAllisonUniversityrepresentative

•AdeliaRodger,ErinLapp,andSharoniMitra, Youthrepresentatives

Anotherthanksmustbegiventocommunitymemberswhocame togetheratvarioustimesastheSustainableSackvilleWorking Group.Participantsincluded:

•SandyBurnett

•AndrewSpring

•RolandChaisson

•MargaretTusz-King

•ZachVanthournout

•SarahThomas

•SabineDietz

•ChristinadeHoss

•KatieFriars

•KarenBelliveau-Murray

•MikeFox

Finally,wewouldliketoextendaverybigTHANKYOUtoallthe peopleofSackvillewhoparticipatedintheprocessfromfillingout thesurvey,andjoiningindiscussions,tolisteningtopresentations, andgivingusyourfeedbackthroughouttheprocess. ThisisYOURcommunityplan.

TraceyWade SustainableSackvilleCoordinator

Sustainable Introduction

TheTownofSackvilleislocatedinSoutheasternNewBrunswick adjacenttotheTantramarMarshesandtheborderofNovaScotia. Withastablepopulationof5400,andaninfluxof2500Mount AllisonUniversitystudentsforeightmonthsayear,thissmall communityhasalonghistoryofaddressingchange.In2009,Town CouncilorsparticipatedinanAdaptationsandActionsconferenceatMountAllisonUniversityalongwithsevenother localmunicipalities.P articipantsandspeakersshared ideasandunderstandingforcreatingasustainable futuredespitethemanychallenges(global, regional,andlocal)wefaceinsocietytoday.

InOctober2009,CouncilaskedtheTantramar PlanningDistrictCommissiontoleadasustainability planningprocess.AnIntegratedCommunitySustainabilityPlan(ICSP)isalongtermstrategicplan designedtobalancethesocial,economicandenvironmental aspectsofcommunitylife.ICSPsarecreatedinconsultationwith communitymemberstodeterminehowbestthetowncanplanfor asustainablefutureforallresidents.Sackville’sICSPisknownas SustainableSackville.

TheTownofSackvillehasundergoneseveralplanningexercises, mostrecently,theRecreationMasterPlanandtheStrategicPlan

bothofwhichfocusedonmakingSackville’squalityoflifebetter onanumberoflevels.TheStrategicPlanrecommendedtheTown pursuedevelopmentofaSustainabilityplanwhichwouldsuggest waystomodifyandimprovethewaywelive,work,andplay,in responsetoglobalissues.SustainableSackvilleisnota“Green Plan”butinsteadpointstothebalancethatneedstoexistinall thedecisionsthataremadebyindividuals,businessesand Municipalleadersinourcommunity.Weneedtobe readytotacklethechallengescurrentlyaffectingthe community,theregion,andbeyond.Sustainable Sackvillewillhelpusaddresslocalissuesandbe proactiveindealingwithfutureeconomiccrises, ongoingpovertyissues,ourrelianceondepleting oilresources,andimpendingaffectsofclimate hange.

Sustainabilitycanbeadifficultconcepttoexplain.DevelopedbytheBrundtlandCommission,thecommondefinitionof sustainabledevelopmentis“humanactivitiesthatmeettheneeds ofthepresentwithoutcompromisingtheabilityoffuturegenerationstomeettheirownneeds.”

ThroughouttheSustainableSackvilleprocess,wehavefocused ontheconceptofbalancingeconomic,environmentalandsocial

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priorities.Theconceptofthe3-leggedstoolhasbeencreatedto showtheneedforallthreecomponents.Ifoneofthosesystems fail,thenthestoolwilltipover,leavingtheentirecommunityatrisk.

ASteeringCommitteewasestablishedandmetonaregularbasis todeterminethebestwaytoproceedwiththeinitiativeandtoensuretimelinesandgoalsweremet.SteeringCommitteemembers includedamemberofCouncil,theChiefAdministrativeOfficer, the GreaterSackvilleChamberofCommerce,anon-profitrepresentative,aMountAllisonUniversityrepresentative,andayouth representative.Asawaytoopenupinvolvementtothewider communityintheplanningphase,aninformalworkinggroupwas alsostruckwhichmetthroughouttheprocesstocreateopportunitiesforgettingtheSustainableSackvilleinitiativeintothecommunity.Councilandthegeneralpublicwerekeptinformedof progressonSustainableSac kvilleinitiativesatregularmonthly CouncilmeetingsandontheTown’swebsite.

2.0VISIONANDPRINCIPLESOFSUSTAINABILITY

SustainableSackvillefocusedasignificantextentongettingthe wordoutandengagingasmanypeopleaspossiblethroughout theyear-longprocess.Acommunitysurvey,the“SevenWonders

ofSackville”initiative,andinformalfocusgroupsfocusingonconcernsaboutthefuture,garneredinputfromseveralhundred Sackvilleresidents.Fro mthisinput,adraftvisionwascreated.

2.1SACKVILLE’SVISIONSTATEMENT

Buildingonthefeedbackfromcommunitymemberstothispoint, theworkinggroupandSteeringCommitteecreatedavisionstatement2040,imaginingwhatoursustainablecommunitywilllook likein2040.Thefollowingstatementwasendorsedbythe SackvilleTownCouncilinMay2010.

Sackvilleembracessustainabilityasthefoundationforour environmental,socialandeconomicwell-being.

Ourqualityoflife isrootedinSackville’shealthynaturalenvironmentandresilientlocaleconomyandisenhancedbysignificant culturalopportunities.AsavibrantUniversitytown,Sackvillecelebratesdiversity,compassion,andasenseoflocalprideinoursafe, walkablestreets,ourwell-usedparksandgreenspaces,andour widerangeofsocial,educational,andrecreationalopportunities forindividualsandfamilies.

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Ascitizens,weworkactivelytoachievecommunityimprovements thataremeasuredagainstsustainabilityprinciples.Wearerecognized,youngandold,forourcommitmenttosocialjustice,aswell ascharitable,volunteerandstewardshipefforts.

Ourdiversified,creative,localeconomyprovidesemploymentfora rangeofskills,educationlevels,andages.Communitymembers shoplocallyinSackville’svibrantdowntownandgetmuchoftheir foodfromtheregion’sgrowingagriculturalsector.Hospitality,cultureandrecreationsectorscollaborateactivelytoattractvisitors whowillcontributetothecommunity.

Ourlegacytofuturegenerationsisacommunitythatiscleaner, greener,healthier,andmoreprosperousthaneverbefore.Tothat end,weworktirelesslytoreducewaste,diminishpollution,conserveenergyandencouragehealthy,activeliving.

2.2PRINCIPLESOFSUSTAINABILITY

InadditiontotheVisionStatement,SustainabilityPrincipleswere developedtodescribehowtheTownofSackvillecanoperateasa sustainablecommunity.Sackville’sSustainabilityPrincipleswere adaptedfromtheMelbournePrincipleswhichareasimplesetof statementsthatdescribehowsustainablecommunitiesshould

function;thesePrinciplesprovideguidancetoensurethatasthe communitystrivestomeetitsvision,itdoessoinasustainable manner.TheTownCounciladoptedthefollowi ngsetof principles,whichwillbeusedtoguidedecision-makingontheSustainableSackvilleinitiative.

1) WeWillUseaBalancedApproach –Instrivingtoachievea balancedlong-termvisionforSackvillebasedonthethreepillars ofsustainability-economic,socialandenvironmental-andtheir interrelationships,decisionswillbemadeusingthe“triplebottomline”approach.Further,justasthecommunitymustbalanceeconomicandsocialdevelopmentwithenvironmental protection,theTownmustalsobalancenewdevelopmentand newtechnologieswiththeexistingsettlementsandlifestyles thatresidentsenjoyandvalue.

2) WeWillBuildonOurStrengths – Throughoutthisprocess andindecisionsmade,theTownwillrecognizeandbuildonthe distinctivecharacteristicsofSackville,includinghumanandculturalvalues,history,andnaturalecosystems.TheTown’s240yearhistory,it’slocationattheheartoftheMaritimesandthe headoftheBayofFundy,ourrurallandscape,ournon-profit andsocialsupports,andMountAllisonUniversity(thecountry’s topsmalluniversity)allprovideuniqueopportunitiesforSackville

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anditsresidents.Byworkingtogetheroncommongoals,based onourassets,wepotentiallyhavetheresourcesweneedtobecomeasustainablecommunity.

3) WeWillFocusonOurQualityofLife –Thequalityoflife enjoyedinSackvilleisacelebratedassetofourcommunity. However,maintainingorenhancingourqualityoflifedoes notmeanpreservingthestatusquo.Whilelifemaynotbeas convenientasweadoptmoresustainablewaysofliving,our personalhealthandthehealthoftheenvironmentandinturn theeconomy,candramaticallyimprove.

4) WeWillRespectNature –Indecisionmakingandactions,the Townwillstrivetominimizeitsnegativeimpactontheenvironment.Throughourconnectionstothearea’snaturalbeautyand resourcesectors,welearntounderstandthevalueofnatureand gainabetterappreciationoftheimportanceofhealthyhabitats andecosystems.Thisconnectionprovidesuswithanappreciationoftheneedto manageourinteractionswithnaturerespectfully.Justashumanshavethecapacitytoalterhabitatand evenextinguishotherspecies,wecanalsoprotectandrestore biodiversity.Wehavearesponsibilitytoactascustodiansofnature,toprotectboththehealthofourcommunitiesandthe healthofnaturalecosystems.

5) OurProcessWillBeCommunity-Based –Strivetoengageas manycommunitymembersaspossibleestablishingthevision andgoalstomeetcollectivene eds.Thejourneytowardssustainabilityrequiresstrongsupportfromcommunitymembers. Activeparticipationiscriticalinallstagesoftheprocess,from long-termplanningtoimplementationofsolutions.Peoplehave arighttobeinvolvedinthedecisionsthataffectthem.Weneed toempowerthosewhosevoicesarenotalwaysheard.Allmembersofthecommunityshouldhavetheabilitytoparticipatein localgovernmentprocesses.

6) WeWillBuildRelationshipsand EnsureOpenCommunications

–ThecitizensofSackvillearethekeytoourcommunity’squestfor sustainability.Byfosteringcommunicationandbuildingrelationshipsamongcommunitygroups,organizations,andinstitutionswe canworktogetherforthecommongoaloflong-termsustainability. Itiscriticalthatresidentsarewell-informedandcaneasilyaccessand shareknowledge.Theenergyandtalentsofpeoplearemaximized byworkingtogetherthroughstrongnetworks.Developingand strengtheningnewandexistingnetworkswillfacilitateknowledge transfer,buildcapacityandsupportcontinualenvironmental,economicandsocialimprovement.ThereisalsovalueintheTownpoolingresourceswithneighbouringmunicipalitiestodevelop sustainabilitytools,collaboratinginregionanetworks,takingpartin collectiveeffortsandsharingitsexperienceswithitsneighbours.

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3.0SUSTAINABLEPLANNINGISSUES&TOPICS

3.1UsingaSystemsApproach

Thereareanumberofwaystounderstandcommunityandinterms ofsustainablecommunityplanning,itishelpfultothinkofthecommunityasanetworkofinterdependentsystems.Takingasystems approachmeansconsideringallaspectsofthesystembeyondwhat themunicipalityhasdirectresponsibility.Italsoallowspeopleto seethewholesystemandtheinterrelationshipsamongthepartsof thatsystem,ratherthanfocusingonitsindividualparts.Thismeans addressingissuesinanintegratedwayratherthanonaone-by-one basis.Byviewingthingsfromasystemsperspective,wecanconsidersocial,economicandenvironmentaldimensionsasanintegratedwholeandidentifyopportunitiestocreatenewpartnerships andcollaborationsamongvariouscommunitystakeholders.

3.2SUSTAINABLESACKVILLE’S12SYSTEMS

Asignificantamountoffeedbackwasprovided bycommunity membersintheinitialphasesoftheSustainableSackvilleinitiative. Fromthesemanycontributions,12systemswereidentifiedas topicsforcommunitydiscussions:Infrastructure,Energy,Built Environment,Food,HealthandSocial,Learning,EconomicDevelopment,RecreationandLeisure,NaturalSystems,SolidWaste,

Transportation,andMunicipalOperations.Keystakeholderswere invitedtoparticipateineachdiscussiontopicwithopeninvitations toparticipateissuedtoCouncil,municipalstaffandthegeneral public.ThemeetingswereadvertisedontheTown’swebsite,TribunePost?andwerepostedatvariouspubliclocationsthroughout theTown.MeetingswereheldinMayandJune,atvarioustimes ofthedaytoaccommodatethegreatestamountofparticipation.

Eachofthe12systemdiscussionsfollowedthesameprocesswhich includedabriefintroductiononthenewlyadoptedSustainable Sackvillevi sionstatementandguidingprinciples.Thediscussion thenfocusedonthreeconcepts:

1) DescriptionsofSuccess –BasedontheoverallTownvisionfor sustainability,participantswereaskedhowtheywouldknowin thefutureifwehadbeensuccessfulinachievingasustainable communityforthetopicbeingdiscussed.Whatevidencewould therebethatwewereasustainablecommunityintermsof,for example,ourinfrastructure?

2) CurrentReality –Participantswerethenaskedtothinkabout wherewearetodayintermsofthesystembeingdiscussed.For example,intheFoodSystemdiscussions,participantswere asked,howdowecurrentlyfeedourfamilies?

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3) SustainabilityGap –Thenparticipantswereaskedwhatthey consideredtobethebestoptionsforgettingfromwhereweare today(ourcurrentreality)toourdesiredfuture(thedescriptions ofsuccess).

Thismethodallowedfacilitatorstodeterminewhichgeneral themeswereofcommoninterestforaction,andwhichremained prominentthroughouteachsystemdiscussion.

4.0SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENTGOALS&ACTIONS

Thesystemsdiscussionsresultedinmorethan200recommended actionsforSackvilletobecomeamoresustainablecommunity.As expected,thevariousdiscussionsresultedinsignificantoverlap betweenmanyoftherecommendedwaystofillthe“sustainabilitygap”betweenourvisionandourdescriptionsofsuccessand ourcurrentreality.Adetailedanalysisofthefeedbackresulted intheidentificationof12majoractionareasforcreatingasustainablecommunity.

Pleasenotethatreferencethroughoutthissectionofthereportis madetotheStrategicPlanendorsedinprinciplebyTownCouncilin December2009,effectivelyillustratingwheretheStrategicPlangives directiontotherecommendationsintheSustainableSackvillereport.

Foreachoftherecommendedactions,symbolsillustrateifthisisa short,mediumorlong-termpriorityforaction.Thesepriorities werebasedoneaseofimplementation,costofimplementation, andurgencyintermsofrequiredactiontomoveforwardonthe sustainabilityagenda.Seniorstaff,keystakeholdersandCouncil wereconsultedinidentifyingpriorityactions.

AdetailedoutlineoftheprocessandworkingnotesareprovidedinAppendixC. Sackville’sStrategicPlanDec.2009isfoundinAppendixD.

EnergyStrategy

ObjectiveStatement

Tomeetourcommunity'senergyneedsinan efficient,affordable,sustainableandreliable way,whilemanaginggreenhousegasemissionsandairquality.

Whyisthisimportant?

WeknowthathumancreatedGreenHouse Gases(GHG)havebeenscientificallyproven toberesponsibleforclimatechange.GHG emissionsarecreatedwhenfossilfuels(such asgasoline,oil,coal,andothersubstances derivedfromtheearth'scrust)areburnedto makeenergy.Asweenteranagewhere fossilfuelcostswillcontinuetorise,andthe effectsofburningfossilfuelscreateuncertaintyintheglobalclimateandunintended

healthimpacts.Ourcommunity,alongwith manyothers,needstofigureoutwaystoreduce andeventuallyeliminatetheiruse.Energyuseis thekeytocreatingasustainablecommunityand itimpactseveryaspectofourlives.Energyis usedtocreateandtransportourfood,togetus toworkandschool,to heatourhomes,and powerourcomputersandtelevisions.Wewill continuetoneedenergy,butweneedtofind waysofconservingenergy,usingitmoreefficiently,orfindingalternative,renewablesources.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityC,goal2.

Immediateaction(within2years)

Mid-termaction(2-4years)

Long-termaction(4+years)

ActivitiesandStrategies

Conserveenergy.

1)UndertakeMilestone1–CalculationofGreenhouseGas Emissions(corporateandcommunity)asperthePartnership forClimateChangeProtectionwiththeFederationof CanadianMunicipalities.

2)Createanenergydescentplantoprepareforpotentialfossil fuelshortagesandincreasingfuelcosts

3)Implementanenergyconservationeducationprogramtoencourageresidentstoreducemonthlyenergybills.

Reducefossilfuelneedsby becomingmoreenergyefficient.

1)UndertakeaMunicipalFleetreviewtoidentifyhigh efficiencyfleetoptions

2)Assessexistingmunicipallighting(recreationfields,parkinglots, streets)andreplacebulbswithenergyefficientalternatives.

3)AmendtheBuildingBy-lawtoincreaseenergy efficiencyofnewbuildingstoincludestandardsusingthe ModelNationalEnergyCodeforBuildings.

4)Undertakepeakloadenergyconsumptionanalysison municipalbuildingstoreducepeakusagerates.

5)Implementenergyauditfindingsformunicipalbuildings

6)Developpoliciestoencouragerenewable energyoptionsinnewbuildingsandretrofits.

10)Createnewby-lawsaroundrenewable energy(solar,wind,geothermal)

11)Developpoliciestoencouragerenewable energyoptionstopowernewbuildings.

12)Workwithothermunicipalitiestolobbyprovincial governmenttoincreaseembeddedpower generationrates.

Sustainable EnergyStrategy

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-Municipality

-EOSEco-Energy

-Schools, -MTA, -MTASAC

-Businesses

-Residents, -TPDC

-NBPower

-EfficiencyNewBrunswick

IndicatorsofSuccess

-NumberofkWusedbyresidents

-NumberofkWusedbyinstitutions, business,andindustry

-Numberoftonnesofcarbonemitted (municipalbuildings,community)

-Numberofhomesusingrenewableenergy

-Percentageofpowerderivedfrom renewablesources

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Turnofflightsandelectronicequipment whenfinished.

✓ Getridofphantomloadsbyusingapowerbar andshuttingitoffwhenequipmentisnotinuse.

✓ Getahomeenergyaudittoidentifythebestway toreduceyourenergyuse

✓ Washyourclothesincoldwater

✓ Useyourclothesline

✓ Joinacarpoolorrideyourbiketoworkor school

-Reducevehicleidling

GreenandEfficientMunicipalOperations

ObjectiveStatement

Toensurethatmunicipaloperationsmeettheneedsofcommunity membersinawaythatreflectsthetriplebottomline(social, economicandenvironmental)approach.

Whyisthisimportant?

Businessasusualisnotsustainable–serviceanddeliverycosts continuetoincrease,asdoexpectationsofcommunitymembers, yetdevelopmentpressuresarelimitedtohousingandresidentsdemandthattaxbillsdonotincrease.Asthefaceofthe community, itisuptotheMunicipalitytoinitiatechangesintheTownandto helpguideSackvilleintoasustainablecommunitywhichbalances environmental,socialandeconomicfactorsinthedecisionsit makes.Themunicipalityneedstoleadbyexamplebymakingan

efforttoincreaseenergyefficiency,createlesswaste,andactively engagethecommunity.ItisimportantthattheTownprovides opportunitiesforresidentsofSackvilletoengageinasocially, environmentallyandeconomicallyresponsiblelifestyle.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityA,goals2,3,4and7,PriorityC, goal2and3.

Sustainable GreenandEfficientMunicipalOperations

ActivitiesandStrategies

Benchmarking

1)Undertakeinfrastructureassessmentasrequiredthroughthe PublicSectorAccountingBoard(PSAB)forAssetManagement todeterminevalueofmunicipalassets,includingwaterand sewerlines,buildingsandfleet.

2)Purchasenewdatasystemsforadministrationthatallow highqualityanalysisofmunicipalserviceinformation.

3)MonitorEnergyConsumptionofmunicipalbuildingsto determineifenergysavingsopportunitiesmayexist (e.g.,programenergyconsumptionforreducedpeakusage).

4)Trackwastecreatedbymunicipaloperations.Usethisbenchmarktoreducewasteinalldepartmentsby50%by2015.

ShowingLeadership

5)Wherefoodisprovided,ensurethathealthy(andlocal)foods areofferedatmunicipalevents

6)Useonlybiodegradablecleansersformunicipalbuildings.

7)Workwithlocalrestaurantsandbusinessestoreducewaste formunicipalfunctions

8)Developaformalinter-departmentalpolicyprohibiting unnecessaryidlingforlongerthanthirtyseconds,unless requiredformachineoperationorvehiclemaintenance.

9)Createpolicytoincludetriplebottomlinespecificationson purchasing(e.g,costoftransportationofgoodscannot makeupmorethan5%ofthetotalcost,minimumenergy efficiencyratings,etc.)

10)Createandenforceaneffectiveresidentialstormwater managementpolicyandmatchingregulations.

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11)Identifyadedicatedstaffperson,reportingtotheCAO, toworkwithallmunicipaldepartmentsonintegratingsustainabilityprinciplesindailyoperationsandlong-termplans (seeBuildingLocalCapacitysection).

12)Clarifyrolesandresponsibilitiesofseniorstaff,andencourage cooperationbetweendepartmentstomanageprojectswith jointoutcomes.

13)Identifygrantopportunitiesformunicipalandcommunity actiononsustainabilityinitiatives.

InvestinginourCommunity

14)Providenon-monetarysupporttoMTA’sGreenInvestment Fund’ssponsoredprojects(e.g.,2010LEAPwhichprovides freepreliminaryenvironmentalauditstoSackvillelandlords).

15)Conductresearchintoestablishingacharitablecommunity foundationfromwhichlocalnon-profitsthatcontributetoa “sustainablecommunity”couldapplyforfunding (SeeCoordinatedVoluntaryServices)

16)AllocateaportionoftheTown’sbudgetsforgreenprojects withinthecommunity.Savingscreatedbyefficiencywould becalculatedandreinvestedintonewgreenprojects.

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-Municipaldepartments.

-FireDepartment, -RCMP, -TownCouncil, -TPDC IndicatorsofSuccess

-PSABrequirementsmet.

-Solidwastebenchmarkestablished

-Numberofmunicipaleventswithhealthy foodchoices

-Adoptionof“green”policies

-Amountofdedicatedfundingsetasidefor “sustainable”projectsorprograms

WhatcanIdo?

✓ AttendmonthlyCouncilmeetingstobecome informed

✓ Attendpublicopenhousesanddiscussions onissues.

✓ Participateincommunityeventsandcelebrations takingplacethroughouttheyear.

✓ Ifyouseeajobwelldonebymunicipalstaff,let theCAOandCouncilknow.

✓ Knowthatcreatingasustainablecommunity requireschangesinbehaviourfromresidents ANDCouncil.

TheLocalFoodSystem

ObjectiveStatement

Toensureahealthy,nutritiousandsustainablefoodsupplythat maximizesopportunitiestobuildthesocial,ecological,culturaland economiccapitalofthecommunity.

Whyisthisimportant?

Fooddefinesus–wherewegetit,howitisprepared,howmuch weeat,andhowmuchwethrowout.Foodissocial-itdefines howwedevelopasfamilies,itcontributesto(ordetractsfrom)our lifestyle,andwhatwelearnaboutitalsoimpactsourhealth–how toread labels,howtocook,howtopreservefreshfood,etc.). Foodiseconomic-fromsupplyingseedandgrowingthefood,to theprocessing,packaging,andsaleoffood.Wherewepurchase

ourfood,wherewegoouttoeatandwhatourchoicesare.And, foodhasenvironmentalconsequences–relatingtohowourfood isproduced,whattheinputsandenergyrequirementsaretogrow food,aswellasshipping,processing,packaging,andkeepingit freshandedible.Thefeweringredients,th elesstheinputsrequired,themorelocallyitisgrown,thelessofanimpacttheproducthasontheenvironment,andthegreatertheimpactonthe localeconomy.ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityC,goal2.

Sustainable LocalFoodSystem

ActivitiesandStrategies

GatherBaselineDataonLocalFoodProduction

1)Profilelocalfoodproducersinlocalpublications

2)Createadirectoryoflocalfoodoutletssothecommunity canknowwheretobuylocalfoodproducts.

3)Conductasurveyofarable,productivelandinregionto identifyhighpotentialcroppingareas

4)Workwiththecommunitygardentotrackparticipants overtime

CelebrateFood

5)Planacelebrationoflocalfood(e.g,“TasteofTantramar”)

6)Establishapermanentspaceforfarmer’smarket(becomesa meetingspace,basedonlocalfood,easydelivery)

7)Establishanawardssystemtorecognizepeoplewhoare growinglocalfoods

8)Establishacertifiedcommunitykitchen(institutionaland collectivelyowned)whichcouldincludepermanentstaff includingachefwhoteachespeoplehowtoeatwhole freshfood(seeCoordinatedVolunteerServices)

9)Initiatea“buylocalfood”campaign

DevelopanAgriculturalAgenda

10)Createacultureoffoodinschoolsystem–fromprimaryto highschool(e.g.,primaryhomeworkistoeatafamilymeal; highschooliscookingwithwholefoodsinculinaryclass)

11)Lobbyforschoolcurriculumtoteachfoodpreservation (drying,canning)

12)Establishschoolgardensatallschools.

13)Advocateforvocationaltraininginagriculture

14)Encouragelocalfarmerstoallowotherstopickleft overproduceoncecrophasbeenharvested.

15)Workwith agriculturalgroupsanddepartmentsto establishorganicfarmsinTantramarregion

16)Advocateformoretransparentlawsaroundmarket foodproduction

17)Advocateforchangestolawsandstandardsforhealthand safety(needtobemoretransparent

18)Supportthecommunitygardenandrelatedinitiativesthat focusonsafe,localfoodproduction I

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-TPDC

-Localproducers

-Municipalstaff(Economicdevelopment andCommunityPrograms)

-Localschools

-Dept.ofAgricultureandAquaculture

-SoilandCropAssociation

-TantramarRegionalHighSchool

-Post-secondaryinstitutions(MTA/NBCC/ NSAgriculturalCollege)

-SchoolDistrict2

-TantramarFamilyResourceCentre andothernon-profits

-Schools

IndicatorsofSuccess

-Baselinedataonagriculturallandbase

-Directoryofproducers

-%oflocalproductsfoundinlocalstores

-Food-relatedhomeworkforSackvillestudents

-#ofclassesparticipating

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Selectwholefreshfoodsthathavebeenprducedin

✓ Eatafamilymealtogetheratleast3timesaweek.

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✓ Learnhowtopreservefoods.

✓ Buydirectfromfarmerswherepossible

✓ Readthelabeltoseewhereyourfoodcomesfrom.

✓ Readthelabeltoseewhatisinyourfood. Andchoosefoodsthathavenomorethanfiveingredients

✓ Buyfreshproducefromlocalmarkets

✓ Buylocally-producedfoodifit’snotavailable,makea requesttothestoremanager.

✓ Whenbuyingfood,lookforproductswithminimalpackaging.

✓Visitlocalfarmsandfarmer’smarketstolearnmore aboutwherefoodcomesfrom.

✓-Choosefoodswithoutapackageandalabelmoreoften.

✓ Plantavegetablegarden.

✓ Buyfoodinlargesizecontainersand separateintosmaller,re-usablecontainers.

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CoordinatedVolunteerServices

ObjectiveStatement

Tocoordinatevolunteerandnon-profitserviceentitiesinawaythat makesiteasierforSackvillefamiliestoaccessservicesinatimely fashion.

Whyisthisimportant?

Volunteersareanintegralpartofasustainablecommunity, contributingtheirtime,skillsandexperiencetovariousgroupsand organizationswithinthecommunity.Thegroupsthatrequire volunteersincludesportinggroups,culturalorganizations, legislatedb odies,healthandsocialservices,andeducational

organizations.Creatingamorecoordinatedserviceseffort,broadeningthevolunteerbaseandmakingknowntheopportunitiesin makingthecommunitystrongerwillhelpcreatebalanceinthe socialsector,andprovidesthequalityofliferequirementsneeded tobringnewpeopleandnewbusinessestoourcommunity. Sackvillealsoboastsmanynon-profitsocialservicesgroupswho supportthecommunityinanumberofways.However,weneed acoordinatedefforttoensurepeopleknowwheretheservicesare, andthattheyexist.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityC,goal4.

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ActivitiesandStrategies

CommunityFoundation

1)Developabusinesscasetoestablishacommunityfoundation withcharitablestatus,acentraldonationagencywhichcan receivecontributionsfrombusinessesandresidentsfrom thecommunity,withamandatetosupportlocalnon-profits andcharities.

VolunteerDatabase

2)Facilitatethedevelopmentofacommunityvolunteerdatabase (includingMTAstaff,studentsandcommunitymembersatlarge) thatincludesskillsandareasofinterest(sports,cultural, social,environmental)

3)Encouragevolunteerstohelpfacilitatemunicipalevents andactivities

CoordinatedNon-profitServices

4)Inpartnershipwithlocalgroups,createacomprehensive, regularlyupdatedlistingofhealthandsocialservicesavailable tothecommunity.

5)Facilitateaninitiativetobringtogetherexistingnon-profit socialservicegroupsintoacommunitynon-profitcentre.

6)Facilitatetheestablishmentofanon-profitspacewhere variousorganizationscanshareadministrativeresources andspace.

7)Facilitatethecoordinationofmedicaltransportationservices throughasinglehub(seeTransportationsection)

8)Targeteffortstofamiliesandchildrentobreakdown communitybarriersthrougheducationprogramsand children’s’eventswhichinvolvetheentirecommunity.

VolunteerRecognition

9)Buildingonexistingprograms,createaninnovativeinitiativeto recognizetheeffortsofmanyresidents,youngandold,inthe areasofphilanthropy,service,andenvironmentalstewardship.

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WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

CommunityDevelopmentandProgrammingDept.

-TantramarFamilyResourceCentre

-SackvilleMemorialHospital

-CommunityDevelopmentandProgrammingDept.

-MTA’sSAC

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IndicatorsofSuccess

-Amountofmoneydonatedbycommunitymembers

-Amountofmoneydonatedbylocalbusinesses

-Existenceofavolunteerdatabase

-Numberofvolunteersregistered

-Numberofhoursofvolunteertimelogged

-Numberofgroups

-Numberofgroupscomingtogether

-Spacesecured

-Numberofvolunteernomineesforrecognition

-Numberofvolunteerachievementawardsmade

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Volunteerinanareathatinterestsyou.

✓ Recognizevolunteerswhoaredoingagoodjob

✓ Supportlocalcharitiesthatyoubelievein.

✓ Ifyouneedaservice,askattheTownoffice ifitisavailable.

BuildingLocalCapacity

ObjectiveStatement

Tocreateacommonunderstandingofsustainabilityprinciples andmoveforwardonbecomingasustainablecommunity.

Whyisthisimportant?

ThroughouttheSustainableSackvilleprocess,muchemphasis wasputontalkingaboutsustainabilityinthemediaand duringmeetings,communitydiscussions,andevents. Despitesuchefforts,formanyofus,gapsremainbetween whatwehavelearned,whatwebelieve,andhowwechoose toactonadailybasis.Buildinglocalcapacitywillhelp municipalstaffandcommunitymembersunderstandwhere theycanmakeadifferenceandhelpmovethecommunity forwardinanuncertainworld.Wemightnotbewillingto changeourwaysuntilwetrulyunderstandhowoursmall contributionstothecommunitycanmakeahugedifference inhelpingSackvilleachieveitsvisionofsustainability.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPrioritiesA,goal7;C,goal2;E,goal1

Sustainable BuildingLocalCapacity

ActivitiesandStrategies

HireaSustainabilityCoordinator

1)ReportingtotheCAO,thisindividualwouldworkwitheach municipaldepartmenttobuildacorporateculturearound sustainabilityprinciples.

2)CreateacommitteeofCouncilwhooverseesimplementation ofsustainabilityprinciplesinalldecisionsofCouncil.

Immediateaction(within2years)

Mid-termaction(2-4years)

Long-termaction(4+years)

7)Inpartnershipwithlocalexperts,developworkshops,seminars andeventsonthefollowingtopics:

Activeliving-walkingandbicyclingtowork/intoTown Wet/Drygarbageseparation

Roadsafetyofpedestrians,cyclistsandautomobiledrivers. Environmentalpractices,includingenergyefficiencyandsolid wasteforbusinessesandlandlords

Eatingahealthywholefooddiet

3)Incorporatesustainabilityprinciplesandpracticesintomunicipal departmentoperationalandlong-termplans.

4)UndertakeformalandinformaltrainingforlearningonsustainabilityforstaffutilizingexpertiseatMTAandwithinthe community.

Protectionandenhancementofthebiodiversityandecology oftheurbanforest,waterwaysandcorridors. Siteplanningfornewconstructiontotakeadvantageof passivesolar.

LowImpactDevelopment(LID)standards(eg.,permeable pavementinparkinglots,swalesandgrassedditches, curbcuts)

Littering

Buildingcapacityoutsidethecommunity

5)CreateaCommunityBasedSocialMarketingcampaign aroundkeyissuesrelatingtosustainability(climatechange, peakoil,foodsecurity,etc.).

6)Providetrainingandinformationusingavarietyofmediaon issues

8)Workwithneighbouringcommunitiesondevelopingregional sustainabilitygoals(e.g.,transportation,food,energy,etc.)

9)Lobbyprovincialandfederalgovernmentsonkeysustainability issues(e.g.,embeddedgenerationratesforrenewableenergy).

10)Challengeneighbouringmunicipalitiestosustainability competitions(energyusage,walkingtowork,solidwaste production/unit,etc.)

Sustainable BuildingLocalCapacity

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-MunicipalStaff

-SackvilleTownCouncil

-MountAllisonUniversity

-MTADept.ofgeography

-WASWC

-EfficiencyNewBrunswick

-DucksUnlimited

-EOSEco-energy

-Dietitians

-Healthproviders

-Neighbouringmunicipalities

-DepartmentsofEnvironmentandNaturalResources

-LocalGovernment

IndicatorsofSuccess

-Staffpersonhired

-Numberofworkshops,seminars,andeventsheld

-Numberofparticipantsinworkshops, seminarsandevents

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Usereliablesourceswhenresearchingissues fromtheInternet.

✓ Attendpublicinformationsessionsadvertisedin theSackvilleTribune,inpostersorthatyou hearofwordofmouth.

✓ Tellotherswhenyouhearofsomething happeninginthecommunity.

✓ Askquestions

TransportationInitiatives

ObjectiveStatement

Tosafelymovepeople,goods,andmaterialsto,fromandwithin thecommunityinamoresustainablemanner.

Whyisthisimportant?

Oursocietyisoneofconvenienceandtheautomobileisasymbol ofthatlifestyle.Further,everythingweconsumegenerallyrequires transportationfromsomewhereelse.However,withlooming issuessuchasclimatechangeandtheendofcheapoil,weneed torethinkourfundamentaldependenceontheautomobile.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPrioritiesB,Cgoals3and5.

Sustainable TransportationInitiatives

ActivitiesandStrategies

Community-basedTransportationInitiatives

1)EnforcetrafficrulesatintersectionatMain&BridgeStreets

2)Ensurehighlyvisiblecrosswalkdemarcationonallhigh pedestrian-hightrafficstreets.

3)Undertakeafeasibilitystudyonestablishingcarpooling systemforcommuterstoMoncton/Amherst.

4)DesignateparkingspacesatVisitorsInformationCentre forcarpoolers.

5)Establishpartnershipswithnon-profitstosharea shuttleservice.

6)ContinuetoimplementRecreationMasterPlan recommendationsonactivetransportation.

7)Identifybicyclingopportunitiesinmunicipality (eg.,“sharetheroad”signage,bicyclinginfrastructure).

8)EstablishaBike-ShareprogramwithintheTownusingother municipalities’experiencesasmodelsforaddressingliabilityissues.

9)Undertakeamunicipalfleetreviewtoidentifyenergyefficient options(seeGreenMunicipalOperationssection)

10)ChangeZoningBy-lawtoreduceparkingrequirementsfor commercialbuildings(long-term)

11)Encouragecooperationbetweenbusinessesforparking spacewherethereisnooverlappingofservices (e.g.UnitedChurchandTownHall)

Immediateaction(within2years)

Mid-termaction(2-4years)

Long-termaction(4+years)

RegionalTransportationOpportunities

12)WorkingwithcommunitiesinTantramarregion,preparea businessplanforashuttleserviceusingotherruralmunicipalities asexamples.

13)DevelopproposalsandestablishpartnershipswithSchool Districts1and2touseschoolbussestocommuteintoSackville ortoMoncton.

14)CreatepartnershipwithViaRailforimprovedrailservice betweenMonctonandHalifax.

Sustainable TransportationInitiatives

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-RCMP

-PublicWorksDepartment

-ParksandRecreationDepartment

-TownEconomicDevelopmentDepartment

-VillagesofPortElginandDorchester

-Non-profitgroups

-TownofAmherst

-CodiacTransit IndicatorsofSuccess

-Numberofkmofbicyclelanedemarcation

-Numberofusersofactivetransportation

-Averagenumberofkilometerscommuting

-Numberofregistrantstocarpoolsystem

-Numberofcarpoolinggroupsformed

-Typesoftransportation-relatedpartnershipsformed

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Optforactivetransportationoveryourcar wheneverpossible.

✓ Familiarizeyourselfwiththerulesforbiking orotheractivetransportationpursuits.

✓ Alwaysremembertogivepedestrianstheright ofway.

✓ Alwayswearahelmetorappropriatepersonal protectiveequipmentwhenparticipatinginactive transportation.

✓ Carpoolwithsomeoneifyouworkoutoftown

✓ Turnyourcaroffifitwillbeparkedand idlinglongerthantenseconds.

PhotoCredit:ShaneMcDonald

LocalBusinessResiliency

ObjectiveStatement

Tocreateastronglocaleconomyanddevelopandmaintainsuccessful,resilientbusinessesthathelpmovethecommunitytoward sustainability.thecommunityinamoresustainablemanner.

Whyisthisimportant?

Ourlocaleconomyisakeypillarincreatingasustainablecommunity.Localbusinessesprovideemployment,allowingpeopletobuy homes,raisefamilies,anduseservicesandconsumelocalgoods. Itisrecognizedthatlocalbusinesseshaveanimpactontheenvironmentbyusingland,waterandotherresourcestocreatetheir products.Aresilientlocaleconomyisonethathasadiversebase, employingpeoplewitharangeofskillsandeducationlevels.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityB,goals1-4

Sustainable LocalBusinessResiliency

ActivitiesandStrategies

CoordinationofEfforts

1)Createaneconomicstrategytodevelopexistingbusinesses andbringnewbusinessestotheMunicipality.

2)Encouragecrossmarketing(purchaseatonebusinessgives incentivetopurchaseatanother)betweenlocalbusinesses

3)CentralizeeffortsthroughtheGreaterSackvilleChamber ofCommerce

4)Worktoimprovecooperationandcommunicationbetween businessgroups

5)CreatelinkageswithMTACommercedepartmentfor businessesandentrepreneurialdevelopmentopportunities.

6)CompletetheSackvillelovesyou.comtouseasahuman marketingtoolforeconomicdevelopmentandtourism

BuyLocalCampaign

7)Provideincentivesforcommuterstoshopintown

8)Buildonculturalactivitiesandfocusonfamilies

9)HostaFoodShowCase–tocelebratelocalbusinesses, foodproducers,foodproducts,andcommunity.

10)Workingwithlocalbusinessownersencouragefair pricepurchasingforthemunicipality.

11)CreateaTownpolicytouselocalbusinessesforsupplyof materialsandproductswhenpossible,takingintoconsideration triplebottomlineapproach.

12)Utilizeopportunitiesthroughsocialmediaformarketing andnetworking.

SustainableBusinesses

13)Developanincentivestrategytoencouragesustainable businessestoestablishhere.

14)Identifygrantopportunitiesforsustainablebusiness development.

15)Targetandencouragebusinessesthatadvocatethesustainability dimensionswhichuseuniqueskillsetscreatedhere

16)Encourageandsupportbusinessestoadoptsustainablepolicies (balancingsocial,environmentalandeconomicpriorities)intheir companyandshowcasesuccessstories

17)Createarecognitionorcertificationprogramfor“Sackville’s SustainableBusinesses”

Tourismdevelopment

Continuedevelopingtourismopportunities,including“staycations” (forpeoplefromtheregionwhodothingslocallyinsteadof travellingaway)

19)Continuetodevelopandexpandculturaleventsandfestivalsin partnershipwithlocalbusinessesandorganizations.

20)Buildonthe“SevenWondersofSackville”tocreateunique marketingmessages.

21)Marketeco-tourismopportunitieswherenonegative environmentalimpactiscreated.

Sustainable LocalBusinessResiliency

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-MunicipalStaff

-EnterpriseSoutheast

-CBDC

-GreaterSackvilleChamberofCommerce

-Town’sTourismDepartment

-SackvilleVisitorinformationCentre

-FestivalandEventproducers/promoters

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Shoplocallyasmuchaspossible

✓ Frequentlocalrestaurants

IndicatorsofSuccess

-Launchofwebsite

-Numberofcrossmarketingarrangementsbetween localbusinesses

-Numberofformalopportunitiesforpartnershipbetween businessesandMTA

-Numberofgreenbusinessstart-ups

-Establishmentofa“green” businesscertificationprogram

-Numberoffestivalsandculturaleventstakingplace throughoutyear

-NumberofparticipantsfromwithinSackville/outside townthatparticipate

-Percentageofrevenuegeneratedduringeventsfor localbusinesses

✓ Ifyouarebusinessowner,jointheChamberof Commerceasacentralagencytorepresentlocal businessinterests

✓ Takepartinlocalfestivalsorevents

✓ Govisitalocalmuseum

PhotoCredit:NeilBonner

InfrastructureandAdaptation

ObjectiveStatement

Toensurecommunityinfrastructureupgradescanmeethealthand safetyneedsoftownresidentsandareabletoadapttoclimate changeprojections.

Whyisthisimportant?

Fromamunicipalperspective,thelong-termhealthandsafetyof ourcommunitymembersisdependentuponacleanandample supplyofdrinkingwaterandthesafedisposalofwastewater.The Town’sinfrastructureisaging.Climatechange(includingmore intensivestorm events)andsealevelrisearehappening.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPrioritiesA,goals2,3andC,goals3,5.

Sustainable InfrastructureandAdaptation

ActivitiesandStrategies

Establishaccuratebaselinedata

1)UtilizethedigitalelevationmodelspreparedthroughTantramarDykelandsStudy(RAC)todevelopnewhydrographicmap andestablishanewfloodplainlevelwithintownlimits.

2)Refinepoliciesandregulationsrelatedtodevelopmentwithin floodplainareas.

3)Inpartnershipwithprovincialandfederalgovernments,create aplantoaddressdykesystemwithincontextofRACfindings.

4)Developasustainablestreetscapeplanthatcandirectfuture developmentandstreetupgradesinaconsistentmanner.

Ensuresafeandamplesupplyofdrinkingwater

5)Bringwatertoweron-line

6)Establishbaselineperhouseholdusageofmeteredwater.

7)Gatherbaselinedatacomparingmeterreadsandplantproductionofwater

8)Undertakeleakdetectionassessmentifdiscrepancyexists(>20%)

9)Establishthirdproductionwelltocreateaneffectiveback-upsystemforTownsupply.

Sustainablestormwatermanagementpractices

10)Encourageandadvocateforlowimpactdevelopment practicesonprivateland(includingswales,natural vegetation,raingardens,etc)

11)Increasetherequiredproportionofporoussurface(gravel andvegetation)tohardsurface(roofandpavement)innew developments.

12)Maintainingthewidthoftherightofway,reducethepaved surfacewidthoftownstreetstoaccommodatebikepathson gravelsurfaces.

13)Assesslevelofcontaminantsandsedimentsinstormwater enteringwaterfowlpark

14)Assessculvertsintermsofcapacityandflowgivenclimate changepredictionsonincreasesinstormintensity.Replaceor dredgeasnecessary.

ImproveWastewatertreatment

15)UpgradeCrescentStreetlagoontoallowforsecondaryand/or tertiarytreatmentofwastewater

16)UpgradetheMiddleSackvilleLagoon(long-term)asrequiredto meetstandardsby2025

ConductInfrastructureUpgradesstrategically

17)PrioritizecapitalreplacementprocessesbasedonPSABreview.

18)Optimizeexistinginfrastructureusebyincreasingdensitywhere appropriate.

Sustainable InfrastructureandAdaptation

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-PublicWorksDept.

-FinanceDept.

-CAO

-TantramarPlanning

-NBDept.ofEnvironment

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Disconnectyoursumppumpandfoundationdrains fromthesanitaryseweragesystems.

✓ Removeanycross-connectionsbetweenstormand sanitarysystems.

IndicatorsofSuccess

-Revisedfloodplainmapcreated

-Baselineforresidentialwateruse

-Thirdwellestablished

-Numberoflowimpactdevelopmentinitiativesintown

-Numberofacresofnewwetlandcreated

-Upgradescompletetolagoon

✓ NotifytheTownofficeifyouseebrokenwateror seweragelinesnearyourproperty.

✓ Don’tflushchemicalsoroldmedicationdownthetoilet

✓ returnpharmaceuticalstoyourpharmacyforsafe disposal.

✓ Useenvironmentally-safebiodegradabledetergentsand personalcareproducts(shampoos,hairdyes,lotions) withoutaddedchemicalsthatpersistineffluent.

✓ Changeyourtoilettoalow-flowordualflushmodel

✓ Capturerun-offinarainbarrelanduseitforall youroutdoorwateringneeds(lawn,garden,carwashing)

✓ Fixanyleaksinyourhomeplumbingsystem

✓ Investinwaterandenergyefficientappliancessuchas dishwashersandwashingmachines.

✓ Installalow-flowshowerhead

RecreationOpportunities

ObjectiveStatement

Toproviderecreationandleisureactivitiesforbothresidentsand visitorsthatmeetexpectationswhilemaintainingthehealthofthe naturalenvironment.

Whyisthisimportant?

Activelivingisakeycomponenttosustainablecommunitiesand playsasignificantfactorinone’squalityoflife.Inordertoattract newpeopleandbusinesses,thequalityoflifeopportunitiesmust beplentifulandmeaningful.Providingarangeofforma land informalopportunitiesforindividualandfamily-basedrecreation fostershealthylifestyles.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPriorityDgoal1andEgoal1..

ActivitiesandStrategies

DevelopStrongPartnerships

1)Developstrongerpartnershipswiththeuniversityforshared useoffacilities

2)Contactsforrecreationgroupsneedtobeupdatedandmade available

3)InviteMTAstudentstovolunteerwithrecreationalprograms (seeCoordinatedVoluntaryServicessection)

4)Establishavolunteerdatabasewithskillsorinterestinventory (seeCoordinatedVoluntaryServicessection)

MakeCapitalInvestmentinRecreationand Parks

5)Securenewgreenspacesforcreationofnaturalrecreationspace (e.g.,Quarry)

6)Consider“green”alternativesincapitalinvestment(e.g.,compostingorlowflowtoiletsatLillasFawcettPark,pushmowersinsteadofgas/electricpoweredmowers)

7)DevelopconceptsformultipleusefacilitiesinMunicipalparks (e.g.,Farmer’sMarket/communitytheatre/recreationspace)(see BuiltEnvironment)

8)Convertorreconfigureexistinggreenspacestomaximizeusage respectingthenaturalboundaries.

9)ConsiderestablishmentMunicipal/non-municipal(public-private orpublic-non-profit)Partnershipsforfacilityimprovements/construction

ImplementRecreationMasterPlanElements

10)Identify“sustainable”aspectsoftheRecreationMasterPlanthat aremeasuredagainstthetriplebottomline(cost,energyinputs, socialbenefits)

11)Maintaingreenspacesandnaturalareastoecologicalstandards whilemeetingrecreationalneedsofthepublic.

AdvocateforSportandRecreation

12)Lobbyeducationdistrictsonthevalueofincorporatingmandatoryphysicalactivityintotheentireschoolingsystem(K-12).

13)Workwithnon-profits(e.g.,SackvilleCommunityAssociation)to establishaprogramtoassistchildreninfamiliesinneedtoallow themtoparticipateinsportingactivities.

Sustainable RecreationOpportunities

WhoaretheKeyPlayers?

-Recreationdepartment

-MTAAthleticsdepartment

-SackvilleCurlingClub

-SchoolDistricts1and2

-Non-profitorganizations

WhatcanIdo?

✓ Volunteerwithasportsgroup

IndicatorsofSuccess

-Percentageofoverweightresidentshasdecreased

-Increaseduseofrecreationalfacilities

-Increasedregistrationintownsportsandrecreationprograms

-Numberofvolunteersinrecreationprograms

-Establishmentofavolunteerdatabase

✓ Joinarecreationclub

✓ Takewalksthroughthemunicipalparks (WaterfowlPark,BeechHill)

✓ Tryoutthecross-countryskitrails aroundtown.

✓ Can’tfindwhatyouwant?Startanew recreationclub!

PhotoCredit:ShaneMcDonald

OurBuiltEnvironment

ObjectiveStatement

Todevelopandrenewbuildings,neighbourhoodsandfacilitiesthat willcontributetomakingourcommunityunique,livable,affordableandsustainable.

Whyisthisimportant?

Landuseplanningplaysasignificantroleinbothdefiningbuilt landscapes,andshapingournaturallandscape.Itcanbeusedas atooltolimittheimpactofhumanactivitiesontheenvironment aswellastoenhancesignificantculturalaspectsofhumanhistor y. ThebuildingsinSackvillereflectouruniqueheritagethroughthe last250years.Aswemovethroughaneraofenvironmentalchallenges(climatechange,pollution,waterscarcity,naturalresource exhaustion),sotoomustourbuiltenvironmentadapttomeetthe changingrealityofourtimes.

ReferenceStrategicPlanPrioritiesBgoal3,Cgoal5,andDgoal2.

ActivitiesandStrategies

BuiltStrategies

1)ReviewtheMunicipalPlanandZoningBy-lawtoregulatethe requirementtoworkwithnaturalsystemsinalldevelopments (e.g.,maintainingmature,healthytrees,maintaininggreen spacesandexistingwaterways,etc.)

2)Encourageconstructionofarrangeofhousingtypesand affordablehousingopportunitiestomeettheneedsofa diversepopulation.

Greendevelopmentandconstruction

3)Supportamodel“greenhome”constructionprojectwithTRHS

4)Undertakeastudyofbestpracticesongreendevelopment standards.

5)From3)above,createapolicyandregulatorybundletoaddress sustainabledevelopmentstandardssuchasarchitecturalguidelinesforheritageareas,energyefficiencyinnewconstruction, greenroofing,useofrenewableenergyoptionsonalltypesof buildings,andwaterconservationstandards.

6)Workwithdeveloperstoutilizeconservationsubdivision designstandards

7)ReviseMunicipalPlantoallowforincreaseddensityof developmentsinservicedareastoimproveserviceefficiency.

8)Ensurethatincreasesindensitiesarebalancedbynaturalareas improvementsandopenspacepreservation.

9)AmendtheZoningBy-lawtoreduceparkingspacerequirements indowntowncore.

HeritagePreservation

10)Presentheritageby-lawtoCouncilforenactment

11)Developarchitecturalguidelinestoguideheritageplanning basedonastudyofkeyareasoftown(see4above)

12)ContinueorrestartthearchitecturalbuildingtourofSackville.

BrownfieldRedevelopment

13)Developaninventoryofallbrownfieldsites(thoseidentifiedas havingpotentialtoxicwasteassociatedwiththem).Examples includetheIrvingproperty,CrescentSt.property,andFairfield Rd.property,allrelatingtoformgasolinestorage.

14)Identifymulti-useoptionswherefeasibleonredevelopedsites where feasible.