Lurdes Jordao
City/Township Council · Kitchener Ward 3
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Climate & Sustainability
How should municipalities and the Region incorporate climate and sustainability into policy, including development and infrastructure decisions?select up to 3 per part
A. Perspective on climate change
- Climate change needs action and local governments can contribute in a few areas, but this is an issue better addressed at provincial and federal levels
B. Building and development standards
- Create financial incentives for low-carbon construction (e.g. development charge reductions, expedited approvals, density bonuses)
- Maintain current standards: additional requirements are best set at the provincial or federal level
C. Infrastructure and capital planning
- Prioritize active transportation and transit investment
- Align municipal operations (fleet, facilities, procurement) with regional climate commitments