The Natural Step to a Sustainable Canmore

Type of initiative FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector Brownfield
Project value$296,000
Project Type Plan
Sub Sector Redevelopment strategies
Grant amount$125,000
Program type GMF
Municipality Town of Canmore, AB
Status Fully Disbursed
Population 15,990
Project timeline 2005 - 2011
Project number 3962

Description

The objective of this study is to engage community stakeholders and align their actions towards a common sustainabilitygoal that will avoid detrimental impacts on the ecological integrity of the Bow Valley. The Town of Canmore and theCanmore Economic Development Authority (CEDA) will engage the Biosphere Institute and The Natural Step Canada(TNS) to coordinate the project. The Natural Step Canada will be engaged to coordinate training sessions, facilitatebaseline analysis of sustainability aspects and prepare a sustainable action plan. This integrated and holistic approach tocommunity sustainability will include the creation of an e-learning module for the community and a case study on theoutcome of the planning project, which will provide direct linkages to potential Green Municipal Fund projects.

Applicant

Canmore Economic Development Authority, AB