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Sustainable Development

burnaby

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Burnaby rec centre transcends dated ice arenas 

Windowless cold arenas are a thing of the past at the newly opened Rosemary Brown Recreation Centre in Burnaby, B.C. Inside the 91,999-square-foot community hub,
Lenders exhibit decarbonization disconnect

Canadian Property Management

Lenders exhibit decarbonization disconnect

Canadian lenders may be reassessing the urgency of decarbonization, but they still express enthusiasm for the sustainable assets and impact investments that appear to be losing cachet in the United States.
energy management systems

Canadian Apartment Magazine

A tailored approach to energy management

Buildings equipped with advanced energy management systems are more appealing to investors and buyers, and more comfortable for tenants.
communities

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Creating longevity-ready communities

The global population of humans living to 100 and older is predicted to increase to nearly 3.7 million by 2050, but current institutions and policies are unprepared for this growing life expectancy.
healthcare

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Healthcare facilities launch nature-based programs

In healthcare facilities, where sterile aesthetics replace trees, plants and flowers, nature-based interventions can support the well-being of patients and staff who spend much of their time indoors.
CRE retains ESG adherents as U.S. politics turn

Canadian Property Management

CRE retains ESG adherents as U.S. politics turn

Resilience and energy/water efficiency are projected to remain highly relevant for commercial real estate in the United States, while some other concepts linked to ESG are tapped to lose momentum.
aquatic

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Aquatic facility makes a splash in B.C.

The təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre in New Westminster, B.C., was named after the playful, curious nature of a sea otter, in turn, reflecting the kind of visitor experience the local community was hoping to create at the newly completed facility.
energy conservation Bondi

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Energy conservation in multi-unit buildings

As evidence grows about the impacts of fuel-burning on climate change, more multi-unit property owners are turning to innovative energy conservation measures like fuel switching.
Indigenous

REMI Network

Indigenous values key for climate crisis response

Greater understanding of the human implications of climate change has shifted the narrative for future generations.
Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress

Canadian Property Management

Equity partnerships generate net-zero progress

A newly released primer from the First Nations Major Projects Coalition highlights clean energy opportunities and some illustrative generation, storage and transmission projects.
Carrington

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Raising the bar in Winnipeg

Multifamily projects near transit corridors have become a priority for Winnipeg, and Carrington Real Estate is leading the charge on the purpose-built rental front.  
Salvaged steel fit to fortify decarbonization

Canadian Property Management

Salvaged steel fit to fortify decarbonization

The cost case for salvaged steel looks promising even with an embryonic supply chain and a raft of logistical complexities to recover and then reuse structural members in new construction projects.
Future Cities

CondoBusiness

Future Cities Institute aspires for breakthroughs

The institute aims to tackle the systemic drivers of housing-related affordability and innovate across sectors.
plastic

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Plastic chemicals face growing scrutiny

The United Nations Environment Assembly adopted a resolution on March 2, 2022, to end plastic pollution by 2040.
OEB in doghouse for cost recovery ruling

Canadian Property Management

OEB in doghouse for cost recovery ruling

The Ontario government plans to establish its authority to designate critical gas transmission projects and reaffirm the existing cost recovery model for connecting natural gas service to new residential development.
WELL

CondoBusiness

WELL evolves into residential communities

Minto Communities is the first developer in Canada to pilot the WELL for residential program, which sets out to create healthier homes.
Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes

Canadian Property Management

Clean energy projects serve mix of purposes

Clean energy projects present a burgeoning means for Indigenous peoples to assert stewardship of natural resources, nurture sustainable economic growth and curb reliance on fossil fuels.