OUTLINE:

1.CAC Binder Content; 2.Purpose, Roles Responsibilities, Social

Contact;3.Questions;4.Sustainability Presentation;5.Elements of Sustainability Working Group;6.Timelines and Next Steps

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Social Contract• I will act in a friendly

manner toward my colleagues.

• I will listen without judging.• I would like to be valued for

my input and will value others.

• I will act and speak honestly.

• I will be a good listener.• I will treat everyone

equally.• I understand everyone has

a voice on this committee.• I will not participate in side-

bar conversations.

• I will not talk over others.

• I will be open.

• I will not shout at anyone.• I will treat everyone with

respect.• I will be courteous to

everyone.• I will act fairly to everyone.• I will do what I say.• I will be diplomatic.• I will respect the

Chairperson of the meeting.

• I will speak to the agenda item.

• I will offer new information and not repeat others’ comments.

WHAT IS SUSTAINABILITY?

“Meeting the needs of the present generation in terms of socio-cultural systems, the economy and the environment while promoting a high quality of life but without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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SOME CORE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

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PLANNING SCALES

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Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy Goals for a Sustainable

RegionGOAL 1 Create a Compact Urban Area

GOAL 2 Support a Sustainable Economy

GOAL 3 Protect the Region’s Natural Assets

GOAL 4 Develop Complete and Resilient Communities

GOAL 5 Support Sustainable Transportation Choices

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SURREY SUSTAINABILITY CHARTER

THE 3 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY 1) Social-Cultural Pillar2) Economic Pillar3) Environmental Pillar

SOME COMMON THEMES OF SUSTAINABILITY

1.) Provide sidewalks, greenways, trails, bikeways, pathways and pedestrian corridors that promote interconnectedness in community;

2.) Improve and increase public transit;3.) Protect trees, riparian areas, natural areas and

biodiversity;4.) Protect and support agricultural land use and food

systems;5.) Plan a complete community.

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PRIORITIES / REALITIES?

Pedestrian Friendly?

Multi-Use Pathways?

Local Economy?

Sense of Place?

FunctioningTransportation Network?

Open Space, Green Spaces?

Parking?

Form of Development

LONG TERM CHOICES

Mix of housing types; Transportation Choice

Mixed Use Village Commercial

Mixed Transportation Network

Sense of Place Design

Regional Transportation Network

Farmland Protection

Local Food

Green space, and Biodiversity Preservation

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SOUTH PORT KELLS GENERAL LAND USE PLAN PRINCIPLES

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Group Work

1. Check inside of your Binder for your colored star;

2. Groups gather at Identified Station areas;

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Today’s Brainstorming Exercise

• Review and Supplement South Port Kells General Land Use Plan Objectives and Principles (Refer to Page 22 GLUP Tab);

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What would make Anniedale-Tynehead an Ideal

Community?

1. Provide one idea per sticky note;2. Be specific;3. Think of about 5;

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What do you not want to see?

1. Provide one idea per sticky note;2. Be specific;3. Think of about five;

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Organized Ideas into Theme Areas

1. Use large sticky note to write theme areas;

2. Spokesperson to report back to larger group;