Energy

• Carbon-free homes powered by clean, renewable hydro-electricity - 100% electric in-suite appliances, space heating and cooling, LED lighting and smart thermostats encouraging reduced energy use
• Targeting 40% GHGI improvement beyond required BC Step Code 2 Low Carbon

Water

• 30% water reduction targets through sub-metering and 100% low flow fixtures
• 90% of all water heating powered by clean, renewable energy

Biodiversity & landscape 

• Transforming an asphalt surface parking lot into over 4-acres of landscaped, pedestrian-only public realm, including:

- 50,000+ sq. ft. of new soft landscaped area

- 100,000+ cubic ft. of new soil biomass to store rainwater and capture carbon

- 25+ indigenous and adaptive plant species to reduce irrigation demand by 50%  

- 300+ new trees planted to reduce the urban heat island effect  

Transit-oriented development

• 2-minute walk to Brentwood Town Centre Skytrain Station 
• 20% reduction in vehicle traffic from the site from reduced parking ratios and transportation strategies:

- 7,000+ bike parking spaces and 200+ throughout the public realm, end of trip facilities, and bike elevators

- 3 new community bike lanes connecting to the Lower Mainland cycling network

- 100% EV parking capability and 30+ community car share stalls

Housing

• 75% of all homes are rental (250% higher than comparable projects)
• 450 non-market rental homes

Community

• 100,000 sq. ft. new Brentwood Community Centre
• 60 community events hosted by Grosvenor drew 50,000+ visitors to Brentwood Block  (2020-2022)
• 1,000+ new full-time equivalent jobs created
• $200,000,000 in municipal fees and taxes, contributing to local community and infrastructure

Arts & Culture

• $8,000,000+ public art program located throughout the development
• 250,000 sq. ft.  of curated, community-oriented retail, restaurants and office space
• 4.5-acre pedestrianized public realm, representing 60% of site area

Environmental objectives in North America

• Net Zero Carbon Pathway targets 55% reduction in overall BAU emissions by 2030.
• Reduce supply chain emissions by engaging with businesses on opportunities to improve their climate impact and resilience.
• Source materials to reduce impact from construction activity and follow sustainable design principles.
• Invest onsite and offsite renewables, selecting the greenest energy mix feasible across our assets, prioritizing generation and direct procurement where possible.

• 2030 WGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment 
• Since 2021, we have reported to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), allowing us to measure our sustainability performance against industry peers.
• Our Development rankings have consistently exceeded benchmarks, outperforming peers within those categories.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Principles offer guidance for Net Zero Carbon, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Businesses and Communities, Health & Wellbeing, and Nature & Biodiversity objectives