3.7 Environmental Master Plan (2018)

The Environmental Master Plan (EMP) is a plan with the intent of helping the Town achieve its vision as a thriving, sustainable community. It outlines strategies targeting:

• Climate change mitigation and adaptation;

• Ecological protection and enhancement;

• Urban landscape design;

• Water conservation;

• Waste reduction; and

• Green economic growth.

There are several goals that align with the foundations of the Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Master Plan. Some are noted below:

• Increase residents’ access to and connection to nature.

• Integrate various modes of transportation into our urban fabric, including active transportation and public transit.

Environmental impacts due to the provision of recreation, parks, and leisure services need to be recognized. Decisions related to these services, particularly regarding infrastructure development and maintenance, need to consider the outcomes of the Environmental Master Plan

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