Ontario construction News staff writer
Municipalities across Waterloo Region are working together to create consistent best practice standards for new residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional developments.
The high-performance development standards, already implemented in Toronto, Mississauga, Whitby and Halton Hills, will be developed through technical analysis and public engagement. Such standards will help to ensure that all new buildings in our growing region are energy efficient, affordable, and able to withstand extreme weather.
Standards will support a more sustainable and resilient community through measures like:
- Water efficiency
- Transition to low-carbon development
- Electric vehicle parking and charging
- Tree planting
A series of public meetings will be held across the region, hosted by WR Community Energy. and feedback can be submitted on the project’s Engage page.
Upcoming session:
- Woolwich: Thursday, Feb. 13 - Woolwich Council Chambers from 5:30-70 p.m.
- Waterloo & Kitchener: Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion from 5:30-7 p.m.
- North Dumfries: Thursday, Feb. 20 - North Dumfries Community Complex, Dumfries Room from 5:30-7 p.m.
Sessions will include drop-in discussion tables and a presentation at 6:30 p.m. Staff will be available to answer questions. Registration is not required.
