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Community Wide Actions 2015
� Adoption of Integrated Community Sustainability Plan ( ICSP ). � Continued to focus density within Identified Growth Areas outlined within the OCP . � Continuation of the Green Building Rebates to incentivize energy-efficient development . � Continued operation of municipal hydroelectric generation facility . � Continued planning and design charrette for Pelmewash Parkway . � Begin greenway development process with small project . � Continued to implement Transportation for Tomorrow Plan � Completion of Beasley Park and Ride . � Provision of expanded transit service including a new route to The Lakes neighbourhood . � Continuation of curbside recycling and yard waste collection . � Ongoing participation in the Living Greener Initiative which encourages residents to conserve and live sustainably through the use of an annual calendar and media ads . � Continued the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction and Resource Conservation Development
Permits throughout the community . � Continued to install solar-powered bus shelters throughout the community . � Composter sale to residents ( yearly program ) to help recycle kitchen scraps . � Continued to require water meters to be installed in new construction projects ; begin universal metering project with installation of meters in agricultural properties in Oyama , and all ICI properties . � Continuation of water restrictions . � Continued planting within the Arboretum at Jack Seaton Park as budget allows . � Continued use of the Landscaping Guidelines within Development Permit Areas to establish further private greenspace throughout the community . � Added pedestrian walkway and bike lanes for 1.5 km road connecting neighbourhood to schools . � Installation of water meters throughout the community . � Implementation of the Water Master Plan .
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