Energy

• Energy powered by clean, renewable hydro-electricity
• EnerGuide rating of 40% - the project will be 40% more energy efficient than a typical new build
• The project will meet or exceed metrics for Part 9, Step 4 Energy Step Code:
  • TEDI (Total Energy Demand Intensity) –  13.8 kWh/m2/year (exceeds Step 4 limit by 30%)
  • MEUI (Mechanical Energy Use Intensity) 36.9 kWh/m2/year (exceeds Step 4 limit by 18%)
  • GHGI (Green House Gas Intensity) – equal or less than 0.9 kgCO2/m2a/year (exceeds Step 4 limit by 70%)

Water

• 70% of average annual rainfall to be captured and treated on site
• Waste water treatment infrastructure to remove 80% of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) from rain water before discharging to City storm system
• Minimum 20% reduction in indoor potable water use to be achieved
• Tree trenches, bioswales, and permeable paving implemented to increase ground water infiltration efficacy
• Over 90% of all hot water heating supplied by clean, renewable energy

Biodiversity & landscape

• Approximately 74 new trees to be planted on site
• 41% of site is landscaped, including:
  • native planting 
  • climate resilient planting
  • a variety of plant pollinators

Transit-oriented development / walkable city 

• Located along transit route and bike lanes
• Approximately 15-minute walk to rapid transit
• 100% EV parking capability for residents 
• 208 bicycle parking spots 

Housing & Community

• 68 new homes will replace the 8 duplexes/residences that currently exist on site
• 90% of the homes will be suitable for families (2BR +)
• Child play area and large courtyard
• Dog wash amenity offered below grade

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