How do Ontario residents understand building decarbonization and climate adaptation—and what does that mean for local governments? In this webinar, the EcoAnalytics’ Clean Cities Research (CCR) Project team shared Ontario-specific findings from their Phase 3 survey, with a practical focus on implications for municipalities. The session was tailored for municipal staff working on climate action, buildings, and adaptation, and explored how public attitudes can support effective policy development and communications.
Public Engagement
From Policy to Practice: Building Successful Municipal Rain Gardens
The webinar will showcase how the City of Richmond Hill plans, designs, and delivers rain garden projects to manage stormwater and build climate resilience. The presenters will share insights on the internal coordination and collaboration needed to successfully implement these projects.
They will also share strategies for engaging and educating the community on rain gardens.
Additional Resources
- City of Richmond Hill Environment Strategy
- City of Richmond Hill Climate Change Framework
- City of Richmond Hill Community Energy and Emissions Plan: Richmond Hill’s Path to a Low-Carbon Future
- City of Richmond Hill Asset Management Plan
- Climate Ready Homes Program
- Build Your Own Rain Garden: A Resident Guide
Reimagining Streets for a Sustainable Future: The St. George Rainway Project
To address the challenges of heavy rainfall, water quality and climate adaptation, the City of Vancouver has developed the St. George Rainway, a green rainwater infrastructure project that reimagines the street to enhance community, nature and mobility. In this webinar, representatives from the City of Vancouver shared insights into the development and implementation of the St. George Rainway, and the ongoing efforts to monitor and maintain its effectiveness for long-term success.
Additional Resources
If you would like a copy of the slide deck, please contact us at cap@cleanairpartnership.org
Ask an Expert Renovation Webinar Series – Deep Retrofit Case Study
Planning a renovation in 2024? Learn from Toronto homeowners who have achieved a net zero emission in their homes through retrofits and renovations. Each homeowner presented their journey and lessons learned before answering questions from the audience.
- Webinar Recording
- City of Toronto Home Energy Loan Program (HELP)
- Canada Greener Homes Loan Initiative
For a copy of the slide decks, please email cap@cleanairpartnership.org