WHAT IS THE
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY (ESS)?
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The ESS is a plan for Burnaby’s green future!
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The purpose of the ESS is to set directions for environmental protection, stewardship,
enhancement, and resilience in the city of Burnaby.
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Together with the recently completed Social
Sustainability Strategy (2011) and the awardwinning Economic Development Strategy (2007),
the ESS is the third and final element in the City’s
integrated sustainability framework.
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The three interrelated strategies will define how the
city can build on its strengths to become even more
vibrant, livable, healthy, resilient, and integrated
with healthy ecosystems.
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The ESS will articulate a vision, goals and achievable
actions that recognize current challenges and
opportunities, while providing the flexibility to
adapt to changing needs and opportunities.
The Plan-Making Process
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website: www.burnaby.ca/ess-input | e-mail: [email protected] | phone: 604-294-7400
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The Steering Committee
Mayor Derek Corrigan is the chair the ESS Steering Committee – a group of 23 recognized
leaders from the environmental sectors and the broader community assembled to help
guide the overall ESS process.
The committee began meeting in January of this year and will meet throughout the planmaking process, which is expected to be completed by the spring of 2014.
To learn more about the members of the ESS Steering Committee visit
www.burnaby.ca/ess-sc.
We want to know what matters most to you! Visit www.burnaby.ca/ess-input and click on “What
Can I Do?” to find out how to participate in the ESS process.
To learn more about the ESS visit www.burnaby.ca/ess.
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website: www.burnaby.ca/ess-input | e-mail: [email protected] | phone: 604-294-7400
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