Sustainable Urban Design

<p><b></b></p><p><img src="https://s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/ehq-production-canada/redactor_assets/assets/31f2d30db735b247d60a39d03dc5c9b9d4a5bef6/000/015/269/original/sustainable_urban_design.JPG?1575915665" alt=""></p>Overview: New developments can be designed to meet higher performance standards (i.e. LEED, Passive House) in environmental responsibility and energy efficency. <p>Existing Buildings can be retrofitted for energy efficency (i.e. replacement of doors, windows, heating) and use alternative energy sources (i.e. rooftop solar panels) </p><p>Sustainable design can also include streetscape beautification, new parks and landscaping improvements. </p><p><b>Where it’s been used:</b></p><p></p><ul> <li>Bruce County, ON (Sustainable Housing Benefit)</li> <li>Cornwall, ON (Environmental Site Assessment Grant)</li> </ul>
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