CivicInfo Library
Planning Guides
The resources in this database provide legal mechanisms, innovative policies, and best practices that planners can use to help their communities adapt to climate change, protect green infrastructure, and carry out sustainable land and water use practices.
Service Partner
< Previous Resource 4 of 109 Next >
A Guide to Green Choices: Ideas and Practical Advice for Land Use Decisions in British Columbia Communities
Publisher: Government of BC
Subject(s):
Agriculture, Climate Change Adaptation Plan, Development Permit Area, Economy, Energy Conservation, Environment, Food Strategy, Green Infrastructure, Land Use, Official Community Plan, Regional Growth Strategy, Sensitive Ecosystems Protection Plan, Social Planning, Sustainability, Sustainability Plan, Urban Forests, Zoning Bylaw
Posting Date: December 31, 1969
Year Published: n.d.
Abstract:
The guide provides advice and guidance in making land use decisions as they relate to seven key issues:
The guide was created to assist local governments to implement sustainability planning in an integrated fashion, and to take advantage of the many programs supporting this kind of work (a few of which are outlined in the introduction and on the project’s website). The guide is linked with the BC Climate Action Toolkit, in recognition of the role that land-use planning plays in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The guide underlines the important role that local governments have to play in planning for a sustainable future.
- Green settlement patterns
- Protection of natural features
- Integration of settlements with nature
- Economic vitality
- Transportation
- Social sustainability
- Local food systems
The guide was created to assist local governments to implement sustainability planning in an integrated fashion, and to take advantage of the many programs supporting this kind of work (a few of which are outlined in the introduction and on the project’s website). The guide is linked with the BC Climate Action Toolkit, in recognition of the role that land-use planning plays in climate change adaptation and mitigation. The guide underlines the important role that local governments have to play in planning for a sustainable future.
Full Text Word Count: 10101