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Solar Photo Credit: Walter Francl Architects, 2009
When landscaping and planting, the use of native plant species over non native species is encouraged as they are more suited to the regions climate and pests. This will help to reduce the need for chemical application and extra watering to sustain the plants. For more information, visit Grow Natural.
Water Wise Landscape Guidelines
On July 21, 2009 the City adopted Water Wise Landscape Guidelines which provide developers and homeowners strategies to create ecologically-based urban landscapes that reduce water consumption and protect water quality. As Vancouver grows, impervious surfaces place an increasing strain on local infrastructure and impact natural biodiversity. As well, some landscape designs can increase the need for potable water and chemical fertilizers. These Guidelines respond to these concerns by drawing on proven successes and highlighting promising advances, design principles, strategies, relevant resources, and local plant lists.
For more information about the City's Green Building work, contact David Ramslie.
