Urban Agriculture in South East False Creek
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Multi-sector (Plans)
Project value$30,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Sustainable Communities
Grant amount$15,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Vancouver, BC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
662,248
Project timeline
2003 - 2011
Project number
3271
Description
The City of Vancouver is planning a model sustainable development community on the southeast shores of False Creek.The 36-hectare site of former industrial land will become a high-density, mixed-use residential community. An officialdevelopment plan is being prepared that will incorporate the findings of feasibility studies in water, waste and energymanagement and sustainable transportation. This study will result in an urban agriculture strategy to include in the officiaplan, making it a truly innovative and unique planning document in Canada. It will evaluate opportunities for rooftopagriculture, small-scale commercial greenhouses, tank-based aquaculture, solar aquatics, edible landscaping for privatedevelopers, fruit and nut-bearing street trees, and community gardening.
Applicant
City of Vancouver, BC