Land Use

Urban form is the single most important determinant of carbon emissions from your community over the long term. Smart Growth and Community Energy Planning are two toolkits that help communities incorporate climate and energy concerns into their long-term plans. A guide to different approaches to planning for sustainability can be found at http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca/files/Capacity_Building-Planning/30_A_Guide_to_Frameworks_and_Tools.pdf