Highlights of draft KPIs and targets include: The remaining actions will be implemented in phases, with corresponding budget requests to Council.Īccountability will be built into the ESP through a suite of key performance indicators (KPIs) that will be reported on each year and may be adjusted over time as new information emerges. The exception is the larger-scale Urban Forest Management Plan, which will be presented as a budget request for 2023. Most of the identified activities for 2022-2023 will be financed through existing funding sources, such as the Carbon Offset Reserve. Develop a city-wide Urban Forest Management Planġ0.measure the tree canopy coverage in developed neighbourhoods
Develop education and outreach and volunteer opportunities related to stormwater managementĩ. Pursue targeted enforcement and education to reduce watercourse pollutionĨ. Implement the enhanced Water Conservation Strategyħ.
Implement a single-use item bylaw following the development of a regional approach in Metro VancouverĦ.
Implement the BC Energy Step Code requirements for new developmentĥ. Ten top priorities, some of which are already in progress, have been identified for 2022-2023:Ĥ. Presented to Council-in-Committee yesterday, the current draft plan will be further refined over the summer, incorporating Council feedback and consultation with the interdepartmental project support team. Following the final round of public engagement this fall, the final draft of the ESP will be presented to Council for adoption before the end of the year.Ĭoquitlam’s Environmental Sustainability Plan includes 120 actions, a mix of new, enhanced and ongoing work divided into short-term, medium-term and long-term timeframes.
A third-party expert review was also completed to ensure the ESP reflects best practice while being feasible and relevant for Coquitlam. Work on the ESP began in 2019 and has included extensive research, staff and Council input, and community engagement that informed its five themes: climate action built environment natural areas, wildlife and habitat water management and waste management.ĭrawing from the collected data and input, the ESP’s project team has been building the draft plan over the past year, including identifying goals and strategies along with detailed actions to bring the five themes to life. The draft can be found at Plan Development in Final Stage Once approved in late 2021, the overarching document will guide future City decisions and ensure the community’s long-term environmental resiliency and sustainability. COQUITLAM, BC, J– The public is getting its first look at Coquitlam’s draft environmental strategy, which aims to address climate change, development, transportation, waste, water and nature.Ĭommunity engagement this fall will be part of the final step in the development of the City’s first Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP), which will consolidate and link the City’s various environment-related objectives, plans and policies and combine them with new goals, strategies and actions.