SUSTAINABILITY PLANNING

Planning for sustainable communities involves an examination of the various aspects of municipal, community and private sector operations that have a potential impact on the
environment. Measuring the level of green house gasses (GHG) being emitted in a community has been identified by the Federal Government as a reasonable way to
monitor the sustainability of a community. Reduction in GHG emissions has also been identified as a national objective in support of reducing our contribution to climate
change.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) provides a variety of “green funds” to assist communities develop and meet their own GHG targets. Henderson Paddon can assist municipalities, community groups and business settings and achieving their
sustainability goals.

Waste Management Master Planning Long range master plan development; Diversion program technologies; Environmental Assessment documentation; Public engagement programs; program implementation. Air,Water, Energy and Waste auditing for municipal and business clientele Knowing the sources of energy use and GHG emissions in your business or community is the first step to creating a plan for reduction. Our firm and our associates can assist clients understand where efficiencies can be achieved and money can be saved. Sustainable Community Planning/feasibility studies, projects Planning for environmentally sound communities may require studies to determine the feasibility of a certain approach to a range of engineering issues. Municipal managers rarely have time to develop these important plans. Public Education and Community Consultation Including the general public in decisions that affect their community is a key part of the Environmental Assessment and community planning process; Design and implementation of public participation programs is a specialized function within our firm.	Accessing Green Funding Consultation on available funding for various planning or capital projects; Assistance with grant application and follow-up; Project management; GAP analyses, matching projects to grants.
	Air,Water, Energy and Waste auditing for municipal and business clientele Knowing the sources of energy use and GHG emissions in your business or community is the first step to creating a plan for reduction. Our firm and our associates can assist clients understand where efficiencies can be achieved and money can be saved.