In 2017, Waterfront Toronto released our Resilience and Innovation Framework for Sustainability - an important document that reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability and guides our work towards creating climate positive communities. To put these concepts in motion, we also created an Action Plan that identifies initiatives that promote sustainable and accessible communities along the waterfront.
English Slides :
- EA Introdution
- Alqualsadi research team at ENSIAS (on Enterprise Architecture, Quality of their Development and Integartion)
Where : DSV, Stockholm Uni
When : April, 16th, 2010
The document discusses various bioactive materials that are used in dentistry and medicine for regeneration, repair, and reconstruction. It describes different bioactive materials like calcium hydroxide, mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium-enriched mixture, Biodentine, and others. The materials are available in different forms and compositions and directly interact with tissues to induce healing and repair by stimulating growth factors and cells. The document outlines the properties, compositions, and uses of various bioactive materials in applications like pulp capping, restorations, tubule occlusion, and bone regeneration.
Bioceramics are materials which include Alumina, Zirconia, Bioactive glass, Glass ceramics, Hydroxyapatite, resorbable Calcium phosphates.
Used in dentistry for
Filling up bony defects
Root repair materials
Apical fill materials
Aids in regeneration etc.
Bioinert: non-interactive with biological systems (Alumina, zirconia)
Bioactive: durable tissues that can undergo interfacial interactions with surrounding tissue (bioactive glasses, bioactive glass ceramics, hydroxyapatite, calcium silicates)
Biodegradable: soluble or resorbable, eventually replaced or incorporated into tissue (Tricalcium phosphate, Bioactive glasses).
The document discusses bioceramic materials used in endodontics, focusing on mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). It provides details on the composition, properties, and clinical applications of MTA. MTA has favorable biocompatibility and bioactivity, stimulating tissue regeneration. It forms an excellent seal with good marginal adaptation and push-out bond strength to dentin. MTA is useful for pulp capping, pulpotomies, apexification, and other procedures due to its ability to encourage hard tissue formation.
Bioactive materiasl have played significant role in endodontics since the introduction of MTA. other materials have been introduced into the market in order to achieve better results with good prognosis and improved quality in shorter period of time. hence we need to take a quick look on the common available Bioactive materials in the endodontic market in order to investigate the properties of each and to give the practitioner good idea to know how to select the materials.
Krok 2 - 2010 Question Paper (Stomatology)Eneutron
The document contains 23 multiple choice questions related to dentistry. Question 1 asks for the diagnosis of a patient presenting with general weakness, fever, sickness, dyspnea, and skin redness in the form of flame tips on the face with enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. Question 2 asks where the dressing should be changed for a patient with a perforating wound on the left cheek contaminated with radioactive materials. Question 3 asks about the appropriate treatment for a child whose sealants on some teeth are no longer present after 6 months.
This document discusses endodontic microbiology. It begins by explaining the importance of effective diagnosis and treatment of endodontic infections. It then discusses the various portals of entry for microorganisms into the root canal system. The document classifies bacteria found in endodontic infections and discusses their pathogenicity and virulence factors. It describes the different types of intra-radicular and extra-radicular infections and highlights Enterococcus faecalis as the bacteria most commonly associated with persistent infections. The final sections discuss biofilms in endodontic infections and methods to identify bacteria through culture, Gram staining, and molecular diagnostic techniques like DNA-DNA hybridization and polymerase chain reaction.
MTA and Biodentine are bioactive dental materials used for various clinical applications. MTA is composed of Portland cement, bismuth oxide, calcium sulfate and has a long setting time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Biodentine has a faster setting time of 12 minutes due to its composition containing calcium chloride and hydrosoluble polymers. Both materials have bioactive properties such as biocompatibility, sealing ability and promotion of mineralization. Clinical applications of MTA and Biodentine include pulp capping, repair of root perforations, apexification and as root-end fillings.
English Slides :
- EA Introdution
- Alqualsadi research team at ENSIAS (on Enterprise Architecture, Quality of their Development and Integartion)
Where : DSV, Stockholm Uni
When : April, 16th, 2010
The document discusses various bioactive materials that are used in dentistry and medicine for regeneration, repair, and reconstruction. It describes different bioactive materials like calcium hydroxide, mineral trioxide aggregate, calcium-enriched mixture, Biodentine, and others. The materials are available in different forms and compositions and directly interact with tissues to induce healing and repair by stimulating growth factors and cells. The document outlines the properties, compositions, and uses of various bioactive materials in applications like pulp capping, restorations, tubule occlusion, and bone regeneration.
Bioceramics are materials which include Alumina, Zirconia, Bioactive glass, Glass ceramics, Hydroxyapatite, resorbable Calcium phosphates.
Used in dentistry for
Filling up bony defects
Root repair materials
Apical fill materials
Aids in regeneration etc.
Bioinert: non-interactive with biological systems (Alumina, zirconia)
Bioactive: durable tissues that can undergo interfacial interactions with surrounding tissue (bioactive glasses, bioactive glass ceramics, hydroxyapatite, calcium silicates)
Biodegradable: soluble or resorbable, eventually replaced or incorporated into tissue (Tricalcium phosphate, Bioactive glasses).
The document discusses bioceramic materials used in endodontics, focusing on mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). It provides details on the composition, properties, and clinical applications of MTA. MTA has favorable biocompatibility and bioactivity, stimulating tissue regeneration. It forms an excellent seal with good marginal adaptation and push-out bond strength to dentin. MTA is useful for pulp capping, pulpotomies, apexification, and other procedures due to its ability to encourage hard tissue formation.
Bioactive materiasl have played significant role in endodontics since the introduction of MTA. other materials have been introduced into the market in order to achieve better results with good prognosis and improved quality in shorter period of time. hence we need to take a quick look on the common available Bioactive materials in the endodontic market in order to investigate the properties of each and to give the practitioner good idea to know how to select the materials.
Krok 2 - 2010 Question Paper (Stomatology)Eneutron
The document contains 23 multiple choice questions related to dentistry. Question 1 asks for the diagnosis of a patient presenting with general weakness, fever, sickness, dyspnea, and skin redness in the form of flame tips on the face with enlarged submandibular lymph nodes. Question 2 asks where the dressing should be changed for a patient with a perforating wound on the left cheek contaminated with radioactive materials. Question 3 asks about the appropriate treatment for a child whose sealants on some teeth are no longer present after 6 months.
This document discusses endodontic microbiology. It begins by explaining the importance of effective diagnosis and treatment of endodontic infections. It then discusses the various portals of entry for microorganisms into the root canal system. The document classifies bacteria found in endodontic infections and discusses their pathogenicity and virulence factors. It describes the different types of intra-radicular and extra-radicular infections and highlights Enterococcus faecalis as the bacteria most commonly associated with persistent infections. The final sections discuss biofilms in endodontic infections and methods to identify bacteria through culture, Gram staining, and molecular diagnostic techniques like DNA-DNA hybridization and polymerase chain reaction.
MTA and Biodentine are bioactive dental materials used for various clinical applications. MTA is composed of Portland cement, bismuth oxide, calcium sulfate and has a long setting time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Biodentine has a faster setting time of 12 minutes due to its composition containing calcium chloride and hydrosoluble polymers. Both materials have bioactive properties such as biocompatibility, sealing ability and promotion of mineralization. Clinical applications of MTA and Biodentine include pulp capping, repair of root perforations, apexification and as root-end fillings.
This presentation describes about evolution of nitinol (NiTi), its properties, manufacturing, metallurgy and various rotary systems in the field of endodontics.
Effect of oxygen inhibition on oncomposite repair strength over timesarahsidkyaboalqumsan
0 The study aimed to determine if an oxygen inhibition layer is required for repairing existing composite restorations by evaluating the effect of curing environment (with or without oxygen) and repair time on composite repair strength.
0 The results showed that the curing environment did not significantly affect repair strength. However, an interaction between curing environment and repair time did significantly affect strength, with the highest strengths observed in specimens repaired at 24 hours that were cured without oxygen.
0 The findings suggest that an oxygen inhibition layer may not be required for repairs done within 2 weeks, as residual active radicals can facilitate bonding, but its use is advisable for repairs after 2 weeks due to fewer remaining active radicals.
Endodontic sealers a summary and a quick review Rami Al-Saedi
a slideshow presentation lectured and presented in Al-Sadr Specialized dental center in the continuing dental learning weekly lectures.
Rusafa medical institute- Baghdad- Iraq
lecturer: Dr. Rami Ahmed Jumaah (BDS)
Supervisor: Dr. Iman J. Ahmed (BDS: MSc)
A description of a new concept in dentin and enamel bonding - called the acid base resistant zone. points on features of the acid base resistant zone and summary of various studies
Defining the Business Relationship Manager Role within IT DepartmentsAnthony Draffin
The document proposes a new "business relationship manager" role to improve the relationship between business units and the IT department. These managers would address issues raised by each division and act as a liaison between the division and IT for feedback, assistance with projects, and ensuring appropriate IT services and compliance. The managers would use defined processes, tools, and information and require a mix of business and technical skills to understand division needs and help design new services.
Applications of ultrasonics in endodonticsMettinaAngela
This document discusses various applications of ultrasonics in endodontics. It covers topics like ultrasonic retreatment to remove gutta percha fillings, using ultrasonics for access refinement and to manage calcifications, removing separated instruments from the root canal, and retrieving old posts. Ultrasonics provides benefits for these procedures like more efficient removal of materials, enhanced safety and control, and minimal damage to tooth structure compared to other techniques. Specific tips, techniques and case reports are presented for different clinical applications of ultrasonics in endodontic retreatment and procedures.
LASERS IN ENDODONTICS AND CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRYBlagoja Lazovski
Laser technology is used in dentistry for a variety of applications. Lasers can be used for soft tissue procedures, hard tissue procedures, detection of cavities, teeth whitening, and curing of dental materials. The erbium laser is particularly useful as it allows for ablation of hard dental tissues with minimal thermal damage. Lasers offer advantages over traditional dental tools like drills in being more precise and causing less pain for patients.
Photocatalytsis_ significance and Applications.pptxAbdurRahman178064
Photocatalysis is a reaction where light activates a substance called a photocatalyst, which modifies the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed. When photocatalyst nanoparticles like TiO2 are exposed to UV light, electrons are excited and form electron-hole pairs that generate free radicals to degrade organic pollutants. Photosynthesis is a natural photocatalytic process where chlorophyll uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Applications of photocatalysis include water splitting for hydrogen production, self-cleaning surfaces, water disinfection, and artificial photosynthesis using semiconductor materials.
This document discusses various aspects of vital pulp therapy (VPT), including indirect pulp capping (IPC), direct pulp capping (DPC), and pulpotomy procedures. It provides the history and objectives of these procedures, as well as guidelines for when each is appropriate based on factors like the size of a pulp exposure and presence of symptoms. Materials commonly used for VPT are also reviewed, including calcium hydroxide, MTA, and others. Success rates from studies on IPC and factors influencing the outcome of VPT are presented.
Alternatives to conventional cavity preparation in paedodonticsSana Mateen Munshi
Introduction to ART, Air Abrasion, Air Polishing, Ozone Therapy, Chemo-mechanical caries removal and Caries Infiltration procedures in Dentistry with indications, advantages and disadvantages.
This document summarizes properties and clinical applications of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). MTA was introduced in 1993 and can be used for pulp capping, repair of root perforations, apexification, and as a root-end filling material. MTA sets in the presence of moisture and has antibacterial properties due to its high pH. It stimulates tissue regeneration and has good biocompatibility and sealing ability. Gray and white MTA are similar but white MTA lacks iron and is tooth-colored. MTA has advantages over other materials but also limitations such as a long setting time and difficult handling.
Noncarious lesions and their managementSaurav Paul
This document discusses the classification and management of noncarious lesions, including abrasion, erosion, attrition, and abfraction. It describes the etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for each condition. For treatment, the goal is to modify the etiologic factors and restore defects when they compromise tooth structure or function. Class V cervical lesions are typically restored with composites or resin-modified glass ionomers, with detailed preparation and restoration techniques provided.
Hu-Friedy's Debridement Curettes are used to smooth root surfaces and remove small residual deposits after ultrasonic scaling. They come in four sizes for different areas: SOH1/2 for buccal/lingual surfaces, SOH3/4 for mesial/distal surfaces, SOH5/6 for anterior teeth, and SOH7/8 which has an extended 15mm shank for deep pockets. The curettes have disk-shaped blades that can cut in all directions and extended shanks for access into deep periodontal pockets.
this presentation includes various obturating materials, sealers which are used for binding the gutta percha points inside the root canals, what is difference between standard and non standardized gutta percha and various newer methods for obturation are also included.
This document provides an overview of endodontic microbiology. It begins with an introduction to how microorganisms cause pulp and periradicular infections. It then discusses the mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and virulence factors. It describes the microbial ecology of the root canal ecosystem and how the environment changes over time. It outlines the various routes of root canal infection and the typical microbes involved in primary, secondary, and persistent intraradicular infections. It also discusses extraradicular infections. The document covers biofilm formation and bacterial interactions. It concludes with discussing treatment measures and references.
BCI Equinox 2022 - CLB Kien Truc Xanh - Ms Joy Esther Gai Jiazi -ENARDOR
Joy Esther Gai Jiaz is the Programmes Head for the Asia Pacific Region, focusing on delivering programmes that engage GBCs and deliver impact across WorldGBS's three impact areas. Joy works as part of the WorldGBC Engagement & Networks department, and closely with the Green Building Councils (GBCs) and partners across Asia Pacific.
Joy is a passionate sustainability teacher, coach and advocate. She brings to the role technical expertise as a principal engineer and project leader delivering many first-of-its-kind sustainability projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities. She is a Professional Certified Life Coach practicing positive psychology with the belief that sustainability starts from a sustainable mindset and is sustained with compassion and commitment to drive and empower positive change.
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Về BCI:
Tập đoàn Truyền thông Xây dựng BCI hoạt động báo cáo các dự án xây dựng tương lai trong khu vực châu Á Thái Bình Dương.
BCI là cầu nối thông tin giữa các chuyên gia tư vấn thiết kế đang tìm kiếm sản phẩm để chỉ định cho các dự án và các nhà cung cấp đang tìm cách thông báo cho các nhà thiết kế về những sản phẩm và công nghệ xây dựng mới. Để làm điều đó, BCI tiến hành hơn 250.000 buổi gặp mặt và điện thoại phỏng vấn với kiến trúc sư, chủ đầu tư, kỹ sư và nhà thầu mỗi năm, báo cáo các dự án với tổng giá trị khoảng 400 tỷ đô la Mỹ.
Bên cạnh việc đề cao sự minh bạch và hiệu quả thông qua dịch vụ nghiên cứu, BCI cũng xuất bản tập san FuturArc, Construction+ và các tạp chí kiến trúc khác.
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Về Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM (CLB KTX TP.HCM):
Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM được thành lập vào tháng 09/2011 là nơi tập hợp các thành viên từ nhiều lĩnh vực, có cùng quan tâm và nhiệt huyết trong việc thúc đẩy sự phát triển các Công trình Xanh tại Việt Nam.
Trải qua gần 11 năm hoạt động, cùng sự hỗ trợ của Trung tâm Tiết kiệm Năng lượng TP.HCM và Hội Kiến trúc sư TP.HCM trong thời gian đầu, CLB KTX TP.HCM ngày càng phát triển với số lượng thành viên chính thức hơn 500 người, tổ chức được nhiều Hội thảo chuyên ngành lớn về kiến trúc, quy hoạch, cảnh quan, nhà ở, vật liệu, trang thiết bị, công nghệ và năng lượng xanh, v.v.
Các hội thảo được CLB tổ chức theo hướng trao đổi kiến thức, chia sẻ giải pháp và ứng dụng thực tiễn, với sự tham gia của các đơn vị đồng hành và đặc biệt là của các chuyên gia cùng lĩnh vực ở cả trong và ngoài nước.
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- News: https://www.futurarc.com/new/bci-equinox-ho-chi-minh-city-focuses-on-net-zero-carbon-and-wellness/
- News: https://www.constructionplusasia.com/vi/bci-equinox-2022-chu-de-net-zero-carbon-wellness/
This presentation describes about evolution of nitinol (NiTi), its properties, manufacturing, metallurgy and various rotary systems in the field of endodontics.
Effect of oxygen inhibition on oncomposite repair strength over timesarahsidkyaboalqumsan
0 The study aimed to determine if an oxygen inhibition layer is required for repairing existing composite restorations by evaluating the effect of curing environment (with or without oxygen) and repair time on composite repair strength.
0 The results showed that the curing environment did not significantly affect repair strength. However, an interaction between curing environment and repair time did significantly affect strength, with the highest strengths observed in specimens repaired at 24 hours that were cured without oxygen.
0 The findings suggest that an oxygen inhibition layer may not be required for repairs done within 2 weeks, as residual active radicals can facilitate bonding, but its use is advisable for repairs after 2 weeks due to fewer remaining active radicals.
Endodontic sealers a summary and a quick review Rami Al-Saedi
a slideshow presentation lectured and presented in Al-Sadr Specialized dental center in the continuing dental learning weekly lectures.
Rusafa medical institute- Baghdad- Iraq
lecturer: Dr. Rami Ahmed Jumaah (BDS)
Supervisor: Dr. Iman J. Ahmed (BDS: MSc)
A description of a new concept in dentin and enamel bonding - called the acid base resistant zone. points on features of the acid base resistant zone and summary of various studies
Defining the Business Relationship Manager Role within IT DepartmentsAnthony Draffin
The document proposes a new "business relationship manager" role to improve the relationship between business units and the IT department. These managers would address issues raised by each division and act as a liaison between the division and IT for feedback, assistance with projects, and ensuring appropriate IT services and compliance. The managers would use defined processes, tools, and information and require a mix of business and technical skills to understand division needs and help design new services.
Applications of ultrasonics in endodonticsMettinaAngela
This document discusses various applications of ultrasonics in endodontics. It covers topics like ultrasonic retreatment to remove gutta percha fillings, using ultrasonics for access refinement and to manage calcifications, removing separated instruments from the root canal, and retrieving old posts. Ultrasonics provides benefits for these procedures like more efficient removal of materials, enhanced safety and control, and minimal damage to tooth structure compared to other techniques. Specific tips, techniques and case reports are presented for different clinical applications of ultrasonics in endodontic retreatment and procedures.
LASERS IN ENDODONTICS AND CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRYBlagoja Lazovski
Laser technology is used in dentistry for a variety of applications. Lasers can be used for soft tissue procedures, hard tissue procedures, detection of cavities, teeth whitening, and curing of dental materials. The erbium laser is particularly useful as it allows for ablation of hard dental tissues with minimal thermal damage. Lasers offer advantages over traditional dental tools like drills in being more precise and causing less pain for patients.
Photocatalytsis_ significance and Applications.pptxAbdurRahman178064
Photocatalysis is a reaction where light activates a substance called a photocatalyst, which modifies the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed. When photocatalyst nanoparticles like TiO2 are exposed to UV light, electrons are excited and form electron-hole pairs that generate free radicals to degrade organic pollutants. Photosynthesis is a natural photocatalytic process where chlorophyll uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into oxygen and glucose. Applications of photocatalysis include water splitting for hydrogen production, self-cleaning surfaces, water disinfection, and artificial photosynthesis using semiconductor materials.
This document discusses various aspects of vital pulp therapy (VPT), including indirect pulp capping (IPC), direct pulp capping (DPC), and pulpotomy procedures. It provides the history and objectives of these procedures, as well as guidelines for when each is appropriate based on factors like the size of a pulp exposure and presence of symptoms. Materials commonly used for VPT are also reviewed, including calcium hydroxide, MTA, and others. Success rates from studies on IPC and factors influencing the outcome of VPT are presented.
Alternatives to conventional cavity preparation in paedodonticsSana Mateen Munshi
Introduction to ART, Air Abrasion, Air Polishing, Ozone Therapy, Chemo-mechanical caries removal and Caries Infiltration procedures in Dentistry with indications, advantages and disadvantages.
This document summarizes properties and clinical applications of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). MTA was introduced in 1993 and can be used for pulp capping, repair of root perforations, apexification, and as a root-end filling material. MTA sets in the presence of moisture and has antibacterial properties due to its high pH. It stimulates tissue regeneration and has good biocompatibility and sealing ability. Gray and white MTA are similar but white MTA lacks iron and is tooth-colored. MTA has advantages over other materials but also limitations such as a long setting time and difficult handling.
Noncarious lesions and their managementSaurav Paul
This document discusses the classification and management of noncarious lesions, including abrasion, erosion, attrition, and abfraction. It describes the etiology, clinical presentation, and treatment considerations for each condition. For treatment, the goal is to modify the etiologic factors and restore defects when they compromise tooth structure or function. Class V cervical lesions are typically restored with composites or resin-modified glass ionomers, with detailed preparation and restoration techniques provided.
Hu-Friedy's Debridement Curettes are used to smooth root surfaces and remove small residual deposits after ultrasonic scaling. They come in four sizes for different areas: SOH1/2 for buccal/lingual surfaces, SOH3/4 for mesial/distal surfaces, SOH5/6 for anterior teeth, and SOH7/8 which has an extended 15mm shank for deep pockets. The curettes have disk-shaped blades that can cut in all directions and extended shanks for access into deep periodontal pockets.
this presentation includes various obturating materials, sealers which are used for binding the gutta percha points inside the root canals, what is difference between standard and non standardized gutta percha and various newer methods for obturation are also included.
This document provides an overview of endodontic microbiology. It begins with an introduction to how microorganisms cause pulp and periradicular infections. It then discusses the mechanisms of microbial pathogenicity and virulence factors. It describes the microbial ecology of the root canal ecosystem and how the environment changes over time. It outlines the various routes of root canal infection and the typical microbes involved in primary, secondary, and persistent intraradicular infections. It also discusses extraradicular infections. The document covers biofilm formation and bacterial interactions. It concludes with discussing treatment measures and references.
BCI Equinox 2022 - CLB Kien Truc Xanh - Ms Joy Esther Gai Jiazi -ENARDOR
Joy Esther Gai Jiaz is the Programmes Head for the Asia Pacific Region, focusing on delivering programmes that engage GBCs and deliver impact across WorldGBS's three impact areas. Joy works as part of the WorldGBC Engagement & Networks department, and closely with the Green Building Councils (GBCs) and partners across Asia Pacific.
Joy is a passionate sustainability teacher, coach and advocate. She brings to the role technical expertise as a principal engineer and project leader delivering many first-of-its-kind sustainability projects, including net zero energy buildings and eco cities. She is a Professional Certified Life Coach practicing positive psychology with the belief that sustainability starts from a sustainable mindset and is sustained with compassion and commitment to drive and empower positive change.
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Về BCI:
Tập đoàn Truyền thông Xây dựng BCI hoạt động báo cáo các dự án xây dựng tương lai trong khu vực châu Á Thái Bình Dương.
BCI là cầu nối thông tin giữa các chuyên gia tư vấn thiết kế đang tìm kiếm sản phẩm để chỉ định cho các dự án và các nhà cung cấp đang tìm cách thông báo cho các nhà thiết kế về những sản phẩm và công nghệ xây dựng mới. Để làm điều đó, BCI tiến hành hơn 250.000 buổi gặp mặt và điện thoại phỏng vấn với kiến trúc sư, chủ đầu tư, kỹ sư và nhà thầu mỗi năm, báo cáo các dự án với tổng giá trị khoảng 400 tỷ đô la Mỹ.
Bên cạnh việc đề cao sự minh bạch và hiệu quả thông qua dịch vụ nghiên cứu, BCI cũng xuất bản tập san FuturArc, Construction+ và các tạp chí kiến trúc khác.
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Về Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM (CLB KTX TP.HCM):
Câu lạc bộ Kiến trúc Xanh TP.HCM được thành lập vào tháng 09/2011 là nơi tập hợp các thành viên từ nhiều lĩnh vực, có cùng quan tâm và nhiệt huyết trong việc thúc đẩy sự phát triển các Công trình Xanh tại Việt Nam.
Trải qua gần 11 năm hoạt động, cùng sự hỗ trợ của Trung tâm Tiết kiệm Năng lượng TP.HCM và Hội Kiến trúc sư TP.HCM trong thời gian đầu, CLB KTX TP.HCM ngày càng phát triển với số lượng thành viên chính thức hơn 500 người, tổ chức được nhiều Hội thảo chuyên ngành lớn về kiến trúc, quy hoạch, cảnh quan, nhà ở, vật liệu, trang thiết bị, công nghệ và năng lượng xanh, v.v.
Các hội thảo được CLB tổ chức theo hướng trao đổi kiến thức, chia sẻ giải pháp và ứng dụng thực tiễn, với sự tham gia của các đơn vị đồng hành và đặc biệt là của các chuyên gia cùng lĩnh vực ở cả trong và ngoài nước.
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- News: https://www.futurarc.com/new/bci-equinox-ho-chi-minh-city-focuses-on-net-zero-carbon-and-wellness/
- News: https://www.constructionplusasia.com/vi/bci-equinox-2022-chu-de-net-zero-carbon-wellness/
How to be a municipality that is adapting well: lessons from within the City ...weADAPT
The document discusses climate change adaptation efforts in the City of Cape Town. It outlines nine attributes of a municipality that adapts well to climate change, such as having climate change champions, clearly stated adaptation objectives, and comprehensive risk assessments. It then analyzes how well Cape Town demonstrates each attribute based on evidence like its Climate Adaptation Plans of Action and partnerships with organizations like UCT. It concludes that while Cape Town has made a good start on adaptation, coordination between departments and accessing budgets for adaptation remains a challenge.
CCXG Global Forum March 2018, Financing Climate Futures – Rethinking Infrastr...OECD Environment
This document summarizes a report on aligning financial flows with low-emission and resilient infrastructure. It requests international organizations to analyze G20 climate actions and opportunities to strengthen them. It identifies six transformative areas to redirect investment, such as long-term strategies, innovation, fiscal policy, sustainable finance, development assistance, and urban planning. Case studies provide examples of directing finance to green infrastructure. The report will be launched at COP24 after seminars, workshops and an UNGA event to discuss shifting investment towards climate goals.
Township of Langley Sustainability Charterjgabateman
The document summarizes a presentation made to the Langley Township Council about adopting a Sustainability Charter. It outlines the process used to develop the Charter through community engagement. It presents Langley's sustainability vision and goals. It recommends immediate actions like mainstreaming sustainability, taking advantage of new legislation, and considering a carbon trust. It also recommends long-term actions like aligning corporate projects with sustainability goals and adopting the Charter.
This document provides an overview of the City of Port Coquitlam Sustainability Initiative. The initiative was established in 2005 to integrate economic, environmental and social aspects of development through policies and programs. It includes developing a sustainability checklist for development applications, promoting green building standards, protecting water sources, and conducting social planning reviews. The goal is to foster sustainable development that balances economic prosperity, environmental protection and high quality of life for current and future residents.
The document discusses leveraging the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) as an implementation platform for global priorities like the UNFCCC Montreal Work Program. It notes that CEM was designed as an implementation platform and highlights its history of ministerial meetings and framework agreement linking it to the Paris Agreement and SDGs. CEM can serve as a ready-made platform for forums like the G7 and G20 to take collaborative actions focused on practical deployment without negotiations. It has an all-inclusive community and portfolio of over 20 workstreams addressing sectors like power, transport, buildings and cross-cutting issues. International cooperation through CEM can be a critical driver to scale up clean energy deployment and deliver on UNFCCC ambitions.
The document discusses leveraging the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) as an implementation platform for global priorities like the UNFCCC Montreal Work Program. It notes that CEM was designed as an implementation platform and highlights its history of ministerial meetings and framework agreement linking it to the Paris Agreement and SDGs. CEM can serve as a ready-made platform for collaborating on initiatives presented at forums like the G7 and helping members achieve their clean energy goals through various inclusive workstreams focused on practical deployment across sectors like power, buildings, transport, and industry. International cooperation through synergistic platforms like CEM without duplication will be critical to driving the clean energy transition outlined in priorities like the Montreal Work Program.
This document presents the City of Toronto's Consolidated Green Fleet Plan for 2014-2018. The plan was developed jointly by the city's five major fleets - Centrally-Managed Fleet, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Services, Police Service, and Transit Commission. The goal is to reduce fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and air pollution from city vehicles and equipment in a cost-effective manner. The plan builds on lessons from previous green fleet plans and sets objectives like purchasing more efficient vehicles and improving operational efficiency. It also recommends strategies like obtaining ISO certification, developing alternative fuel criteria, and creating a green fleet coordinator position to help achieve the city's environmental and economic goals.
The document discusses BUILD UPON, a Horizon 2020 project aimed at helping European countries design and implement strong, long-term national strategies for renovating existing buildings. It will do this by (1) mapping key stakeholders and initiatives in each participating country, (2) creating an online "RenoWiki" tool with information on renovation initiatives in each country, and (3) facilitating workshops to bring together stakeholders to collaborate on developing updated national renovation strategies due in 2017. The project involves 13 countries and aims to lower CO2 emissions, create jobs, and improve existing buildings across Europe.
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KBC Bank provides various financial solutions and models to support smart cities. These include energy efficiency financing solutions like ESCO financing, KBC's mobility program, coaching startups through Start it @KBC, digital and mobile banking solutions, and innovative financing like crowdfunding and green bonds. KBC aims to form smart partnerships for sustainable business and considers local involvement vital through initiatives that bring residents, retailers, and cities together through digital tools and payments.
Sustainable construction focuses on reducing environmental impact through techniques like using low-VOC paints and formaldehyde-free plywood. It also aims to integrate energy and water efficiency into building design and operations. The key principles are to reduce consumption, reuse materials, and recycle where possible. Sustainable construction evaluates projects based on innovation, social inclusion, environmental performance, economic viability, and contextual design impact. Corporate responsibility is also important, with considerations for minimizing impacts on the environment, fair treatment of workers, community engagement, and ethical business practices.
This document outlines a research, development and innovation strategy for Queensland water modelling from 2021-2024. It identifies four priority regions and four priority topics to focus efforts and investment. The priority topics are building trust and confidence, landscape rehabilitation and resilience, climate change and variability, and model improvement and integration. For each topic, priority actions are listed with examples of potential projects. The strategy aims to build on the work of the previous 2018-2020 strategy and address recommendations from a critical review of climate change and water modelling in Queensland.
This document is the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy for Shreveport and includes a Framework document for the process of a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plan for Shreveport.
The document proposes a comprehensive energy efficiency and conservation plan (CEECP) for the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. The CEECP would provide long-term guidance on decision making, investments, and a strategy for the city to become more energy efficient. It would focus on job creation, energy savings, reducing greenhouse gases, utilizing local resources, renewable energy production, and leveraging funds. The plan would be developed through seven focus areas and involve public participation, government leadership, a steering committee, and working groups. A seven-stage process is outlined to establish baselines and targets, identify opportunities, select preferred initiatives, and implement and evaluate the plan.
The document discusses how project managers can influence sustainable development and net zero goals. It begins by outlining future trends driving sustainability and the need to reduce emissions in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement. It then proposes that project managers can help achieve net zero targets by selecting projects aligned with sustainability, influencing strategic project direction, and ensuring project delivery meets sustainability requirements. The document provides examples of how project managers can address sustainability in different sectors like waste, buildings, and transport. It concludes by encouraging project managers and their organizations to commit to sustainability through an online pledge.
My My Digital Artifact focuses on three issues about Cities and Climate Change:
1- How cities contribute to climate change.
Cities have become awesome in size, and also greenhouse gas emissions. Larger cities have a ravenous appetite for energy, consuming ⅔ of the world's energy and creating over 70% of global CO2 emissions.
2- Impacts of Climate change on Cities
Almost 50% of cities are already dealing with the effects of climate change, and nearly all are at risk. Over 90% of all urban areas are coastal, putting most cities on Earth at risk of flooding from rising sea levels and powerful storms.The financial effects of climate change can be just as devastating as the physical ones. Unexpected expenditures from storms, flooding, snow removal and drought can lead to major disruptions in business operations and city budgets.
3- How cities also have the opportunity to be integral to its solution.
Urban density can actually create the possibility for a better quality of life and a lower carbon footprint through more efficient infrastructure and planning.
City mayors are directly accountable to their constituents for their decisions, and are more nimble than state and national elected officials to take decisive action—often with immediate and impactful results. What our cities do individually and in unison to address climate change can set the agenda for communities and governments everywhere.
We believe that a better global future lies in urban innovation and action. As the majority of future humans will live in cities, it just makes sense that our solution to climate change will reside there too.
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As part of our commitment to transparency and open communication, Waterfront Toronto released its first Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Report in 2013 and an updated report in 2015. The report follows the standards laid out by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) reporting framework, an independent, widely-used and internationally accepted standard for reporting on sustainability performance.
For more than a decade, Waterfront Toronto has been working diligently to make Toronto’s post-industrial waterfront a place for people. We’ve already completed more than 20 new and improved parks and public spaces, essential infrastructure to protect the city’s Financial District from catastrophic flooding, and new neighbourhoods like the West Don Lands.
Today, we’re rising to face new challenges: Toronto is the fastest growing large metropolitan area in North America; the downtown core is adding more jobs and residents at a staggering rate, and the city is expanding towards the eastern waterfront. We face a backlog of critical urban infrastructure and government funding remains constrained. New technologies are changing the way that we live and work, but securing affordable housing is still an enormous challenge for so many of our fellow Torontonians. We urgently need to find ways to combat climate change. Gridlock and an overtaxed public transit are making it harder and harder just to get around our bustling city.
Our plans for the next decade will go even further to redefine Toronto and remind us that we are a waterfront city. For a snapshot of what is to come, flip through our newly released 2017-2018 Corporate Plan.
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Waterfront Toronto is currently leading the largest waterfront revitalization project in North America. Join Waterfront Toronto’s President & CEO John Campbell as he discusses the challenges and opportunities of master planning 800 hectares of land and delivering sustainable, future ready communities on Toronto’s waterfront.
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The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
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2. INTRODUCTION
Waterfront Toronto is committed to making the city’s waterfront both a national and global model for
sustainability and resilience – it’s at the heart of our mandate and approach. In every project we deliver,
we strive to create a lakeshore that supports a thriving city while sustaining healthy ecosystems. By
guiding the creation of a greener built environment and supporting the health of our city, we’re creating
a waterfront where people and nature thrive together.
In 2017, Waterfront Toronto published a new Resilience and Innovation Framework for Sustainability.
This document is the next chapter in our continually evolving approach to green city-building and builds
on the success of the 2005 Sustainability Framework. The Resilience and Innovation Framework for
Sustainability is designed to be the foundation upon which Waterfront Toronto will deliver on its
mandate for Environmentally and Socially Responsible Prosperity. It establishes a vision for how to
create lasting social, economic and environmental benefits through waterfront revitalization and sets
out the process through which our built, social and natural systems will support a Climate Positive
community.
The Resilience and Innovation Framework for Sustainability can be visualized through the infographic
below that demonstrates the relationships between its different components. At the core of the
Framework is the community followed by Our Future, which describes the future envisioned for the
waterfront community. The next ring is Our Values, which sets out the priorities that will inform all of
Waterfront Toronto’s work, followed by the outmost ring that represents Our Practices. This ring
represents the operational initiatives that will be used to implement Our Values to achieve Our Future.
3. As part of the Framework, an Action Plan has been developed that outlines various long-, medium- and
short-term initiatives. This is Waterfront Toronto’s bold plan to help mitigate climate change and deliver
a thriving waterfront for generations to come. Some of the action items are beyond the scope of
Waterfront Toronto’s mandate and will require the support of other partner organizations to drive
meaningful change.
The actions in this Plan represent the high-level activities that have been identified to achieve each of
Our Values and includes the detailed steps required to implement each action. As you read through the
Plan, a series of symbols has been used throughout to help identify which of our Values is achieved and
which of Our Practices is used for each action item.
4. WATERFRONT TORONTO RESILIENCE AND INNOVATION FRAMEWORK FOR SUSTAINABILITY – ACTION PLAN
LEGEND
Now – 2025
2025 – 2050
Aspirational
OUR PRACTICES
Collaborative Governance
Governance processes achieve a stewardship ethic, support capacity
building and provide inspiration through engagement and
education. There is a focus on creating models for more inclusive
decision-making.
Redefined Funding Models
Redefined partnerships include public-private partnerships,
partnerships with non-profits, pension funds, industry and academia
to realize sustainable economic development
Transformational Projects
Innovative projects demonstrate leadership and the feasibility of
innovative approaches locally, nationally and internationally. They
provide Waterfront Toronto a means of assessing, procuring,
funding and delivering new technologies and ideas. appropriate data
sets.
Data-Informed Dynamic Decision-Making
Data is collected on the performance of projects to track, learn from
and improve future performance. Learnings are shared internally
and externally. Decisions are informed by accurate, timely and
appropriate data sets.
Values-Based Procurement
To achieve innovation and development that is aligned with Our
Values and Our Future Waterfront Toronto’s procurement processes
evaluate factors in addition to price, such as the impact on society,
the environment and the local economy
5. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
1. Climate Positive
Guided by the C40 Climate Positive Development Program, Waterfront Toronto’s projects and initiatives support the development of
low carbon communities with an aspiration to reduce greenhouse gas emissions below zero.
1.1 SET TARGETS AND TIMELINES FOR CLIMATE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT
a. Establish the baseline Establish a carbon baseline for the designated waterfront area. Estimate current
emissions of the waterfront area, in accordance with the C40 Climate Positive
Development Program.
b. Develop the Climate Positive
Aspiration and Timeline
Based on the established baseline, develop a plan to become Climate Positive. Create
targets for new construction, retrofits and carbon credits. Targets for new
developments include:
i. Construct first net zero building on the waterfront;
ii. Develop Villiers Island as Waterfront Toronto's first Climate Positive
community; and
iii. Achieve Climate Positive status for the Designated Waterfront Area.
c. Bring the market along Communicate the Climate Positive aspiration and progress towards the goal.
Hold market sounding sessions involving developers, designers, financiers,
regulators, businesses and residents to discuss and address the challenges and
opportunities for implementation.
1.2 MINIMIZE CARBON IMPACT OF BUILDINGS, TRANSPORTATION, WASTE AND WATER
1.2.1 Buildings
a. Use energy modeling to
reduce carbon impact on a
community scale
Use early stage energy modeling to determine the most energy-efficient building
siting, massing, orientation and geometry.
6. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
b. Design buildings for a Climate
Positive future
Where net zero buildings are not yet possible, require developers to submit plans
showing how buildings can be adapted over time to be net-zero emissions by 2025.
c. Update the building standards Continually raise the bar on Waterfront Toronto's Minimum Green Building
Requirements by developing more aggressive energy targets and maintain the
comprehensive and wide-ranging nature of the requirements.
d. Require carbon assessment
for all new designs
Require carbon emissions projections that include construction, operations, lifecycle
of the asset and associated transportation.
Develop or adapt an existing carbon tool for use on all Waterfront Toronto projects
to standardize outputs.
Require GHG-intensity factors for certain building types to ensure efficiency.
As part of the procurement process, ensure the evaluation measures include
technical evaluation criteria that award points to designs based on the extent to
which they reduce carbon.
e. Optimize the use of
photovoltaic (PV) and
building-scale renewables
Require development submissions to include a solar opportunity assessment to
define feasibility for designing and constructing present and future PV installations
on roofs, exterior walls and site areas. Analysis should include solar incidence and
impacts of new buildings on adjacent sites.
Set a target for PV coverage.
Increase the target for total renewable energy production.
f. Design buildings to optimize
material lifecycle through
adaptability and reuse
Expand the Long-Term Flexibility requirements of the MGBR to include the
requirement for developers to plan, design and build for adaptability and component
reuse and recycling. Require the provision of a plan describing how this has been
addressed.
7. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
g. Increase and improve
provisions for electric vehicles
(EVs)
Increase the required percentage of EV infrastructure in parking spaces in both
residential and commercial buildings.
h. Increase support in buildings
for low-emissions vehicles
and prepare for electric
autonomous vehicles
Designate priority parking bays for EVs, low-emissions vehicles and autonomous
vehicles.
i. Support reduction of energy
use and carbon emissions of
existing buildings
Encourage existing buildings to join programs such as the Toronto 2030 District,
which is working to create a high-performance district in downtown Toronto, or the
Save on Energy program, which offers incentives for home owners and businesses to
lower energy use.
Engage with existing buildings to understand their energy-related challenges and
opportunities and work together to devise a program to implement energy and
carbon reduction strategies.
1.2.2 Transportation
a. Undertake transit planning As part of the Waterfront Transit Reset plan, advocate for infrastructure to support
improved transit modal share.
b. Optimize sidewalk design Ensure all-season walking capability, comfort, safety, attractiveness with the use of
paths that are smooth, sufficiently wide, and that have curb cuts and turning radii to
accommodate a wheelchair or walker.
c. Support telecommuting Support options to work remotely by implementing necessary telecommunication
networks and high speed broadband, thereby relieving the reliance on
transportation to access economic and social networks.
d. Develop industry partnerships Leverage funding from businesses with local offices on the waterfront that would
benefit from improved transportation accessibility.
e. Assess the success of
woonerfs
Assess the success of the West Don Lands woonerf and continue to roll them out in
waterfront communities applying lessons learned, if appropriate.
8. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
f. Explore low-emissions vehicle
zones
Explore the opportunity to implement low-emissions vehicle zones.
g. Explore car free zones Explore the opportunity to implement car free zones.
h. Design and build vibrant
streets
Design and build streets in accordance with the City of Toronto's Urban Design
Guidelines, which include standards for streets, sidewalks, hardscape and softscape
and the City of Toronto's Complete Streets guidelines, which ensures that social,
economic and environmental priorities are integrated in street planning and design.
i. Expand ferry terminals and
routes
Increase no./frequency of ferry stops and routes to provide more commuter
transport services in addition to the current offering. Ensure integration with other
land based travel modes.
j. Increase support for low-
emissions vehicles and
prepare for electric
autonomous vehicles
Designate priority parking bays for EVs, low-emissions vehicles and autonomous
vehicles.
k. Optimize parking space use Reduce emissions due to car travel in search of a parking spot. Implement sensors in
parking lots to better manage and update drivers of vacant parking spaces in real-
time.
l. Reduce parking spaces Explore a reduction/cap on parking spaces in new developments.
1.2.3 Waste
a. Increase construction waste
diversion
Require 90% waste diversion for all construction projects.
b. Local re-use of organic
materials
Explore opportunities for local reuse of organic materials.
9. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
Pilot an on-site composting system for organic solid waste and/or sewage in one new
development.
c. Implement Automatic
Vacuum Waste Collection
(AVAC)
Explore opportunities to implement a district AVAC system to improve waste
diversion rates and reduce truck traffic along the waterfront.
Pilot an AVAC project in a new development and evaluate its effectiveness of waste
diversion and reduced traffic.
d. Establish a community reuse
centre
Explore opportunities to establish community reuse spaces for residents to donate
and share reusable goods.
Identify potential locations to co-locate public reuse facilities, such as in an existing
public building or as part of the development of a district energy, waste or waste-
water treatment facility.
1.2.4 Water
a. Reuse grey and rain water Require developers to capture, treat and reuse grey and rain water on-site. Mandate
the use of purple piping, which is designated for recycled water.
b. Minimize carbon impact of
water use
Calculate the energy and carbon footprint of water management infrastructure
systems in the carbon baseline.
Use the Ryerson Integrated Water Resource Evaluation Tool to enable the
implementation of more sustainable wastewater, storm water and potable water
servicing solutions.
1.3 MINIMIZE CARBON IMPACT OF ENERGY SUPPLY
a. Help create renewables
markets
To create a market for renewables on the waterfront, explore the idea of requiring
developers to enter into energy purchase agreements with renewable energy
providers. Facilitate the development of renewable energy cooperatives.
b. Conduct Renewable Energy
Feasibility Studies to
determine opportunities for
To help support the creation of renewable energy in the waterfront to meet
Waterfront Toronto's Climate Positive aspiration, complete renewables feasibility
studies to identify opportunities and challenges. Include studies for:
10. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
minimizing the carbon impact
of energy supply.
- Combined cooling, heat and power (CCHP)
- Wind, solar, biomass
- Community-scale clean energy generation
- Grid capacity
- Energy storage
- Regulatory barriers and opportunities
c. Develop partnerships to
promote renewables and
energy storage solutions
Overcome regulatory barriers, take advantage of incentive programs and foster
innovation in clean energy technologies (such as district heating and cooling and
combined heat and power systems) in support of the Climate Positive target.
d. Optimize energy supply
management
Use smart metering and control software to intelligently buy and sell energy to and
from the grid.
e. Support the use of innovative
materials to generate
renewable energy
Explore the feasibility of innovative materials, such as paint that converts surfaces
into solar energy generators or PV road surfaces, and pilot material use in at least
one new development.
f. Reduce emissions from
natural gas
Explore opportunities for using renewable energy sources for building heating and
hot water.
g. Explore opportunities for low-
carbon back-up power
generation
Work with Toronto Hydro's Demand Response DR3 Program to explore low-carbon
back-up power generation capacity and exploit opportunities to self-generate power
during peak periods. This will form a strategy to optimize back-up power generation.
1.4 CREATE CLIMATE POSITIVE CREDITS
a. Promote carbon
sequestration through trees
and plantings
Require developers to plant tree and plant species that promote carbon
sequestration, selecting species which will maximize carbon storage. Give
consideration to the species identified in the appendix to the City’s Tree Species
Sequestration Information Staff Report.
b. Support carbon retention of
soils
Ensure exposed soils are covered year round with mulches and plant residues, ideally
keeping a living root in the ground all the time. Disturb the soil with tillage as little as
possible to promote carbon retention and health of soils.
11. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
c. Abate emissions from
surrounding communities
Identify opportunities to earn Climate Positive Credits by generating more renewable
energy than required; creating projects with capacity to serve neighbouring
communities; or creating emission reducing projects within other communities.
12. Alignment
with Our
Ref # Action Strategy Practices
2. Inclusive Resilience
Toronto’s waterfront is a dynamic, adaptive and flexible environment with the ability to respond to technical, social and
environmental changes. Buildings, communities and infrastructure are designed to survive and thrive in response.
2.1 INITIATE RESILIENCE LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT
a. Create a resilience committee Appoint a lead of the Resilience Committee tasked with overseeing Waterfront
Toronto's resilience operations and liaising with other organizations such as 100
Resilient Cities and the City of Toronto's Resilient City Team.
Create a committee of key staff to advise on the development of the Waterfront
Toronto Resilience Plan and ensure implementation.
b. Identify and empower
stakeholders
Complete a partner asset map to identify relevant stakeholders including vulnerable
groups, residents, local organizations and businesses.
Engage stakeholders through knowledge dissemination and identification of
opportunities for collaboration.
2.2 IDENTIFY, ANALYZE AND EVALUATE RISKS TO THE COMMUNITY
a. Identify risks of chronic
stresses and acute shocks as
defined by 100 Resilient Cities
Obtain available data and identify specific risks relating to relevant stresses and
shocks including: aging infrastructure, blizzards, economic inequality, heat wave,
infrastructure failure, lack of affordable housing, insufficient transportation systems
and rainfall flooding.
b. Assess vulnerability: critical
infrastructure assets
Conduct a risk review to identify critical infrastructure elements and
technology/communication systems that are projected to be vulnerable to climate
change and confirm Waterfront Toronto's role in managing and mitigating risk.
c. Assess vulnerability, natural
systems
Use risk review to identify key natural systems within the designated Waterfront
area and confirm Waterfront Toronto's role in managing risk.
d. Assess vulnerability: social
stability, security and justice
Use an occupant survey to evaluate social resilience, including the fairness and
stability of community services delivery and accessibility, along with financial security
for businesses and residents.
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2.3 CONDUCT RISK ASSESSMENT
a. Conduct risk assessment Using the risks identified in the sections above conduct a risk assessment by
assigning a probability of an event multiplied by the consequence of that event. The
ISO Standard 3100-2009 provides a framework for risk management. Include
estimated costs in the risk analysis.
2.4 PLAN FOR RESILIENCE – DEVELOP RESILIENCE RESPONSE PLAN
a. Develop partnerships to
support resilience response
planning
Create partnerships to align targets and plans with the City, Province, TRCA, industry,
academia and other key organizations.
b. Create a Climate Adaptation
and Resilience Plan
Create a plan which outlines required actions to promote resilience to mitigate
potential impacts of identified risks.
c. Involve stakeholders in the
planning process
Involve identified stakeholders in the development of the mitigation, preparedness
and response strategies needed to reduce the impact of events on vulnerable
groups, residents, local organizations, technology/communication systems and
businesses.
d. Develop a communications
plan
Develop a communications plan which connects stakeholders and enables them to
be well-informed, capable and involved.
e. Develop an infrastructure
asset management plan
Ensure an infrastructure asset management plan is in place for assets in the
Waterfront Toronto area, which outlines future actions and budgets that are likely
required to enable long term operations of critical assets.
f. Develop a crisis management
and emergency plan
Ensure a crisis and emergency management plan is in place for the Waterfront
Toronto area, which describes potential emergencies and appropriate responses
related to the identified risks.
2.5 IMPLEMENT THE RESILIENCE AND RESPONSE PLANS THROUGH ACTIONS
a. Require developers to design
based on climate data
Develop resilience strategies to be included in the design of buildings, infrastructure
and public realm.
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b. Integrate resilience strategies
in design
Integrate resilience strategies in the design of buildings, infrastructure,
technology/communication systems and public realm through design competitions.
c. Create resilience hubs for
emergencies
Create or designate community facilities, such as libraries, that can act as gathering
places during emergencies. These facilities should have access to water, power and
emergency supplies.
2.6 MONITOR AND REVIEW
a. Monitor and review
adaptation process
Review the Resilience and Response Plans and assess what further actions are
needed. Update the plans, as necessary.
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3. Intelligent + Connected
Technologies are used to support community needs and improve quality of life. High-speed, resilient connectivity creates
reliable connections between people and things. Access and digital inclusion build personal connection to the community.
3.1 ENABLE CONNECTIVITY WITH DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)
a. Provide high-speed wired and
wireless connectivity
Ensure the designated Waterfront area has the fastest available, uninterrupted,
wired and wireless telecommunications network.
Provide localized free Wi-Fi in public places where possible.
Review the potential benefit of leveraging existing connectivity and no-cost Wi-Fi to
attract investment, developers and philanthropy.
b. Enable open-data use Promote open-source, publicly available data, when appropriate.
Provide a common data platform to promote standardized data.
Enable data sharing agreements with project partners and in development
agreements that enable data sharing across agencies/corporations.
Ensure existing data sharing agreements are honoured.
Create a database for gathered data from all the buildings/assets in the designated
waterfront area, and encourage its use by all stakeholders.
c. Implement sensors and
enable connection between
equipment and devices
Use sensors to collect a pool of raw, real-time data that can be mined and analyzed,
both privately and publicly, to optimize asset utilization (e.g. buildings,
transportation, roads, sidewalks, public spaces, lighting systems, utilities, etc.).
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Create partnerships with local, data-analytics businesses for advisory and
implementation support.
Identify the opportunity to implement or enhance data management and sharing
systems to meet current business and residential needs.
d. Ensure equity and digital
inclusion
Provide equitable broadband access to all occupants, regardless of age or socio-
economic status (occupants include students, residents, businesses and visitors).
Explore and experiment with a financially supporting localized free Wi-Fi service
through advertisement efforts to support digital inclusion and to promote local
businesses and organizations.
Implement hardware and software sharing options and programs to promote digital
inclusion. (e.g. a "digital tool library")
Encourage provision of SME support packages (software, apps etc.) through
partnerships with vendors.
Collect and analyze usage data from localized free Wi-Fi to inform programming
design and outreach.
e. Provide resilience and
redundancy of telecom
systems
Adopt redundant and distributed networks that are resilient to shocks and stresses,
as identified in the Resilience Planning Process, with no single points of failure.
f. Ensure data security Ensure that the vendors provide a safe and protected network with zero systems
downtime.
Support the growing demand of online transactions.
3.2 USE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT EFFICIENT AND LOW CARBON TRANSPORTATION
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a. Explore opportunities to
electrify transit (e.g. light rail,
vehicles)
Work with transit providers to identify opportunities to electrify transit.
b. Pilot an autonomous electric
transit route
Provide autonomous electric shuttles within the waterfront area.
c. Optimize traffic movements Inspire the use of real-time traffic data to re-route journeys to less congested routes.
Improve journey planner information by increasing data availability of destinations,
experiences and events.
Implement transit priority signals and dedicated/contained routes (also applicable to
bikeway access) using smart signaling.
d. Support autonomous vehicles Provide an environment to accommodate level 5 autonomous electric vehicles.
Provide a test bed for the early adoption of autonomous vehicles and attract
innovative manufacturers.
e. Encourage multi modal
integration
Improve the first/last mile integration and interchange transit points.
Display real-time information on bus, train, microtransit and bike share availability
and location on information boards to encourage walking to transit connection
points.
f. Encourage microtransit use in
the waterfront area
Support microtransit development by providing data and promoting the services to
residents.
3.3 USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE OF BUILDINGS AND OPERATING SYSTEMS
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a. Improve functioning of
buildings and community
systems
Connect all future developments to high-speed broadband technology.
Gather, store and provide access to real-time carbon, energy and water data at the
building level.
Encourage the use of open-source and non-proprietary technologies to reduce
barriers of entry for start-ups.
Use data-enabled machine learning technology to predict emergencies and security
breaches in the public realm and buildings
b. Use sensor technology to
improve monitoring and
performance of building
efficiency
Automate building systems to minimize carbon emissions (e.g. heating, ventilation,
air conditioning and lighting controls).
Understand the movement, presence and patterns of occupants, and provide
targeted energy supply using technologies.
Utilize pedestrian flow modelling to determine high value commercial opportunities
and programming activities.
Optimize buildings systems usage (e.g. use daylight and occupant sensors to save on
lighting cost) for commercial buildings.
c. Promote building reporting Promote the use of personalized and building-level energy and carbon dashboard
reporting to understand a building's energy consumption and emissions. Support
public disclosure when appropriate.
d. Improve construction
efficiency
Implement procurement requirements for all buildings to be designed, constructed
and managed using BIM or other technologies that support modelling to a Climate
Positive standard.
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e. Optimize operations and
maintenance
Require developers to manage environmental compliance with Waterfront Toronto's
Environmental Management Plan using online reporting systems.
Utilize machine learning technologies for self-diagnostic and system anomaly
monitoring to optimize building operations and maintenance.
3.4 USE TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE EFFICIENT UTILITIES
a. Support demand
management using
technology and data
collection (e.g. smart meters,
smart grid and Internet of
Energy)
Evaluate the use of internet-enabled appliances to communicate with the grid; to
promote the most efficient use of energy supply to meet demand.
Fully utilize data from smart meters and create data-sharing program between
hydro, water and gas for analytic purposes.
3.5 USE TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
a. Improve leisure services Use technology at community recreational facilities for programming and events
promotion.
3.6 PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
a. Encourage thought
leadership, start-ups and
disruptive technologies
Invest in start-ups and international outreach.
Provide affordable rental space for start-ups and university spin-outs.
Develop a Business Leaders Programme which includes annual events, networking
sessions, educational workshops, demonstrations and awards to promote business
leadership.
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Create the WT Innovation Agenda and host events focusing on how the waterfront
can assist Toronto start-ups to scale and to compete globally.
Collaborate with post-secondary institutions and technology providers to animate
the waterfront facilitated by digital engagement (e.g. virtual reality and video games
such as SimCity).
Develop a global laboratory for technological advancements and innovation in urban
design.
b. Promote applications for
business growth (attraction
and retention of labour)
Host challenge competitions/hackathons to promote technology adoption, raise
awareness and stimulate collaboration with public and private partners.
Provide an opportunity for online discussion on an ongoing basis regarding the issues
among/between developers and asset owners. When possible, recognize valuable
feedback and implement recommendations as appropriate.
c. Develop employment and
skills training in the
technology sector
Help overcome the issue of scaling up for Canadian companies (with a specific focus
on Cleantech and the Internet of Things).
Attract highly skilled, knowledge-based employment to the waterfront, creating a
vibrant ecosystem in the appropriate clusters.
Increase the number of interns, summer school placements and employed graduates
in the innovative sectors within the waterfront.
Utilize an economic assessment model to prove project viability and to unlock
funding by calculating and communicating the wider economic impact (e.g. the
creation of direct and indirect employment opportunities) of a transformational
project.
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4. Human Experience-Driven
Waterfront communities are healthy, safe, just, active, multi-generational, human scale and accessible. Design excellence enriches
the human experience.
4.1 IMPROVE THE OVERALL HUMAN EXPERIENCE
a. Develop Waterfront Toronto
Design Guidelines
Develop guidelines based on best practices to provide standards for continued high
quality design. Use these guidelines to evaluate and inform designs for new
development projects and to guide the design review panel.
b. Design for legacy Ensure buildings and infrastructure are built with long term legacy of the waterfront
in mind, and strategies are in place to support long term operations and
maintenance.
Require developers of community infrastructure to provide operations and
maintenance manuals.
c. Promote public art Continue to promote public art through Waterfront Toronto's art program: create a
public art strategy during the neighbourhood planning phase and select high profile
locations for artwork installations funded by pooling all public art money.
d. Support the health and active
use of water
Promote a paddling, fishing and swimming friendly community by supporting the
implementation of waterfront recreational nodes for water access.
4.2 DEVELOP AFFORDABLE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITIES
a. Create housing affordability Maintain a target of 20% of residential units or land sufficient for gross floor area
(GFA) on land within Waterfront Toronto's control to be designated for Affordable
Rental Housing and an additional 5% of units or land sufficient for GFA be low-end-
of-market units.
b. Provide accessible utilities Review current utility costs and compare with the City of Toronto’s reasonable limits
for cost of living.
Provide affordable access to utilities, where possible.
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Implement a portable Wi-Fi hotspot device loan program.
c. Promote social justice at
Waterfront Toronto and in
partner organizations
Achieve Waterfront Toronto certification under the International Living Future's Just
- Social Justice Label, which sets a standard for employee diversity, equity, safety,
benefits and stewardship.
Encourage partner organizations to also participate.
4.3 ENCOURAGE TRANSIT & ACTIVE MOBILITY
a. Support and increase bicycle
sharing systems
Coordinate with the City of Toronto to provide bicycle sharing stations at a specified
rate, spacing and quantity dependent on density and expected ridership within the
Designated Waterfront Area.
b. Improve and increase bicycle
lanes
Evaluate the use of physically separated bike lanes on all new roads, consistent with
the City of Toronto's Cycling Network Plan.
Provide a fully integrated and connected network of safe, separate, cycle lanes, on all
existing roads, consistent with the City of Toronto's Cycling Network Plan
Explore opportunities for other dedicated cycling routes, where two-way cycle routes
are physically separated from other road users, consistent with the City of Toronto's
Cycling Network Plan.
Develop and ensure the use of clear bicycle route signage.
Ensure availability of route mapping online.
Provide self-service bike maintenance stations.
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c. Promote and increase safe
and secure bicycle storage
Provide bicycle parking spaces in the public realm.
Provide secure bicycle storage areas at key hub locations and multi modal
interchanges.
d. Promote walkable
neighbourhoods
Monitor current Walk Scores for residential buildings within the Designated
Waterfront Area. Investigate scores below 90 and determine feasible strategies to
increase scores.
Adopt a Vision Zero target of no fatalities due to road traffic within the Designated
Waterfront Area.
Limit traffic speed to 30 kmph where collisions between pedestrians/cyclists and
motor vehicles may occur.
Provide seating, drinking fountains, restrooms and other infrastructure that support
increased frequency and duration of walking.
When designing large urban-scale developments, create on-site pathways as
extensions to public sidewalks.
Implement other roadway, sidewalk and bicycle infrastructure design measures to
support improved safety. Refer to the Toronto Road Safety Plan, for example.
e. Support public transit Provide transit options to all persons within 5 minutes walking distance, or 350
meters, or less.
Apply existing City Transit and Active Mobility criteria to the waterfront through the
Waterfront Toronto Design Guidelines
4.4 CREATE HUMAN SCALE DEVELOPMENT
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a. Promote street level
animation and human scale
design through Street Level
Design Guidelines
As part of the Waterfront Toronto Design Guidelines, include guidance on street level
design that is supported in the MGBR and incorporates the following
recommendations:
i. Require minimum ground floor heights of 5 m, noting greater heights
provide more design opportunities, and require depths of 12 m, not
including parking;
ii. Outline minimum frontage areas for active use and maximum areas for
exposed parking, utility functions and single users. Recommend use of
transparent glass to support visibility and active uses;
iii. Minimize surface parking by specifying the maximum percentage of space
allowed;
iv. Ensure new buildings are made sympathetic to the scale, form and
proportion of older developments. Minimize building heights that are
significantly above average. Tall buildings should not affect their
surroundings adversely in terms of microclimate, wind turbulence,
overshadowing, noise, reflected glare, aviation, navigation and
telecommunication interference;
v. Require mixed use ground floors that include active uses to engage with the
surrounding streets;
vi. When utilities need to be incorporated on the ground floor, encourage them
to be incorporated in the design with considerations of human scale
activities; and
vii. Limit number of signs per community and provide maximum dimensions for
freestanding signs.
4.5 CREATE SAFE, EQUITABLE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS
a. Promote safer
neighbourhoods through
effective design
Ensure adequate illumination of public infrastructure, such as parks, paths, seating
and shelter, controlled by sensors.
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Include safer neighbourhood design guidelines in the Waterfront Toronto Design
Guidelines. Refer to Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or Secure by
Design standards.
b. Support universal design Ensure compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and
best practices from City of Toronto's Accessibility Design Guidelines.
Include accessibility principles in the Waterfront Toronto Design Guidelines.
Reference the principles of Universal Design: equitable use, flexibility in use; simple
and intuitive; perceptible information; tolerance for error; low physical effort; and
size and space for approach and use, where appropriate.
c. Provide universal access to
the following community
services within 0.8 km, or 0.4
km to a public transportation
line which provides direct
access within 3 km
Places to gather: community centres and youth or seniors centres;
Places to learn: daycares, schools or higher education institutions;
Places to buy food: grocery stores or farmers markets with fresh produce and meat;
and
Places of culture: museums, libraries, places of worship, art galleries.
d. Promote healthy
neighbourhood design by
providing access to the
following community
amenities within 0.8 km
Passive recreation such as parks, water, public spaces, and bike trails.
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5. Biophilic
The waterfront is a place where people learn from and are inspired by nature. Buildings and infrastructure incorporate natural
forms and systems into design and operations
5.1 REQUIRE BIOHILIC PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PUBLIC SPACES AND BUILDINGS, WHICH:
a. Incorporate nature Incorporate nature through environmental elements, lighting and space layout.
Examples include: plants, water, airflow, sunlight, fire, natural materials and views.
b. Incorporate design inspired
by nature
Incorporate natural systems and biomimicry.
c. Provide for human-nature
interactions
Provide for human-nature interactions in both the interior and exterior of buildings
so the majority of occupants are connected with nature directly.
5.2 INCORPORATE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIES FOR EXISTING AND NEW DEVELOPMENTS
a. Use natural systems to
manage storm water
Reduce the use of traditional stormwater management infrastructure and, where
possible, rely on low impact development (LID) practices for stormwater to manage
water near where it falls.
Encourage the use of natural LID systems such vegetated filter strips, grass swales
and wetlands for stormwater management.
Advance naturalization of built shores for natural flood proofing, where appropriate.
b. Use natural systems to
manage waste water
Evaluate the potential for natural sewage treatment at a community scale.
c. Explore other opportunities
for green infrastructure
Identify additional opportunities for green infrastructure, such as green roofing that
meets or exceed the requirement of the City of Toronto's Green Roof Bylaw.
5.3 IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
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a. Minimize impacts of
construction on air quality
Continue to require developers to develop Air Quality and Dust Management
Environmental Protection Plans through the Environmental Management Plan.
b. Use materials innovation to
improve air quality
Explore and pilot, where possible, innovative materials to improve air quality such as
titanium dioxide added in cement to create concrete with photocatalytic features
that decompose air pollutants when exposed to ultraviolet light.
5.4 PROMOTE URBAN AGRICULTURE
a. Explore opportunities for
urban agriculture
Support urban agriculture including community gardens and rooftop gardens.
5.5 SUPPORT URBAN FORESTRY
a. Increase tree canopy Achieve at least 40% tree canopy coverage for the Designated Waterfront Area in
alignment with the City of Toronto’s Strategic Forest Management Plan.
b. Promote the use of native
species
Require developers to plant only species which are included on the Toronto Native
Plant List.
5.6 SUPPORT BIODIVERSITY
a. Improve biodiversity Develop and implement strategies for each precinct to improve biodiversity
potential.
b. Provide habitat for pollinator
species
Implement pollinator patches or strips with native plants to provide habitat for
pollinator species.
c. Mitigate and prevent bird
deaths
Require developers to mitigate and prevent bird deaths by meeting Toronto Green
Standard (TGS) requirements and following the City of Toronto Bird Friendly
Development Guidelines and the Bird Friendly Development Guidelines - Best
Practices - Glass.
Participate in the FLAP Mapper project by reporting bird strikes.
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d. Promote dark skies Encourage occupants in the Designated Waterfront Area to turn off lights at night on
unoccupied floors and use adaptive controls for indoor and outdoor lighting. Public
outdoor lighting should be designed to reduce glare, light trespass and sky glow, and
should also use a control system. Meet the TGS Light Pollution requirements.
e. Design, develop and monitor
aquatic habitat
Continue to work with Aquatic Habitat Toronto to design, develop and monitor
aquatic habitat.
5.7 DEVELOP A LIVING LAB FOR BIOPHILIC DESIGN
a. Develop a Living Lab Determine areas of focus for a living lab to demonstrate potential and emerging
biophilic designs.
Identify and connect with other living labs around the world to share best practices.
Invite suppliers to present established systems that have been designed to harness
natural systems to provide community services.
b. Develop a methodology for
implementing biophilic design
in urban places.
Identify effective strategies for incorporating biophilic design within a community
and develop a comprehensive and transferable methodology to be shared publicly.
c. Develop a Global
Communication Plan
Develop strategies for communicating results of innovative projects that incorporate
biophilic design.
Present on a project incorporating biophilic design in a minimum of two events.