Emissions

• Homes with low operational carbon emissions through use of 98% renewable hydro-electricity with potential to deliver a new district renewable energy network
• Lifecycle embodied carbon emissions assessment undertaken with design team to find solutions to reduce embodied carbon to align with evolving policy changes
• 330 social housing units & 69 space childcare facility to be delivered to Passive House and LEED Gold standards* (BC+D)

Water

• Permeable surface/material covering more than 50% of the site area within Phase 1 as well as substantial soil volumes designed to achieve high targets for natural rainwater management compared to similar projects within the City of Vancouver
• A minimum 20% reduction in indoor potable water use relative to 2006 levels to be achieved by procuring low-flow plumbing flush and flow fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens (this has been modelled using a replica of the LEED v4 indoor water use calculator, and following baseline flow and flush rates provided in table 1 of the September 2018 Sustainable Large Developments administrative bulletin)
• A 5m bioswale designed to capture and naturally treat rainwater before discharging back to the groundwater

Biodiversity & landscape 

• 2-acre public park with large open central area for multi-disciplinary recreational activities surrounded by walking route through various landscaped zones planted with native species
• 30% vegetative coverage and 25% tree canopy coverage in each development parcel will enhance biodiversity, facilitate natural drainage measures and create opportunities for solar shading and shelter
• Community garden plots available to units with smaller private outdoor spaces – in Phase 1 this amounts to approximately 800 sq. ft. of dedicated garden space for growing food with supporting potting benches, composting systems and tool storage

Transit-oriented Development/Walkable City

• Rapid transit (skytrain and frequent bus services) are within easy walking distance
• 30,000+ sq. ft. of curated, community-oriented retail and restaurants will be delivered within the first 2 phases 
• Dedicated cycle paths within the development will connect into the wider city network, including multiple routes that are identified to become Greenways
• Two new public bike share stations and approximately 3,500 bicycle storage spaces will encourage bicycle use
• Car share vehicles provided in every phase of development, including at least 5 vehicles within Phase 1, reducing reliance on private cars.

Housing

• 1,600+ new homes
• 330 social housing units - Grosvenor will deliver 175 of the units turnkey to Passive House and LEED Gold (BC+D) standards* and gift ownership to the City of Vancouver
• Approximately 160 new rental homes including a minimum of 40 non-market rental homes
• At least 35% of units to be sized for families (2 bed+), including larger balconies and in-suite storage to support high density family living

Community

• 69 space childcare centre delivered by Grosvenor adjacent to the park meeting Passive House and LEED Gold (BC+D) standards*
• Striving for at least 10% of labour involved in the project to be sourced from low-income communities and equity seeking groups across the city
• A minimum of 1,400 sq. ft. of outdoor children’s space to be delivered within each phase of development
• A community food market operated by an experienced not for profit within the commercial mews to provide residents with affordable fresh food options
• $2.3m+ public art program will be procured throughout the development
• $160m+ in municipal fees and taxes will be payable throughout the lifetime of the development, contributing to local community and infrastructure

Environmental objectives in North America

• Net Zero Carbon Pathway targets 55% reduction in overall BAU emissions by 2030.
• Reduce supply chain emissions by engaging with businesses on opportunities to improve their climate impact and resilience.
• Source materials to reduce impact from construction activity and follow sustainable design principles.
• Invest onsite and offsite renewables, selecting the greenest energy mix feasible across our assets, prioritizing generation and direct procurement where possible.

• 2030 WGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment 
  
• Since 2021, we have reported to the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), allowing us to measure our sustainability performance against industry peers.
• Our Development rankings have consistently exceeded benchmarks, outperforming peers within those categories.
• Sustainable Supply Chain Principles offer guidance for Net Zero Carbon, Sustainable Buildings, Sustainable Businesses and Communities, Health & Wellbeing, and Nature & Biodiversity objectives