We are in a unique position to influence the future of the region and encourage sustainable behaviours. We will promote low-impact transportation and development projects, and help the region adapt to climate change.
We have committed to five actions and 11 indicators under the “Effective action on climate change” goal.
Each action has a set of indicators — with clear, concrete and measurable targets — to evaluate success. The status of each are as reported in the 2022-2023 annual report.
1.1. Promote low-impact transit in the National Capital Region.
| Indicators |
Status |
| Renew the Capital Pathway Strategic Plan by 2019 |
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| Renew the Parkways Policy by 2020 |
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| Renew the regional sustainable transportation and mobility strategy by 2023 |
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1.2. Promote mixed-use developments in projects subject to NCC approval.
| Indicators |
Status |
| Reduce the average distance travelled by private vehicles to commute to work in federal employment nodes from the 2019 baseline |
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| Reduce the percentage of private vehicle use to commute to work in federal employment nodes from the 2020 baseline |
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1.3. Promote the development of surplus NCC contaminated sites and sites located near public transit.
| Indicators |
Status |
| Have 23 hectares of sites under contract for pollution removal and development by 2023 |
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1.4. Evaluate the risk of climate change impacts, and develop an adaptation and resiliency plan.
| Indicators |
Status |
| Complete a research study for the Rideau Canal Skateway by 2019 |
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| Complete a research study for NCC assets, programs and services by 2020 |
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| Complete a climate change adaptation and resiliency plan by 2022 |
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| Integrate climate change adaptation in all projects by 2023 |
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1.5. Install electric vehicle charging stations in NCC parking lots.
| Indicators |
Status |
| Install 10 electric vehicle charging stations on NCC properties by 2021 |
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