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County Court and Burnhamthorpe SNAP Projects Update. Cliff Coppolino E/M Watersheds Coalition Meeting December 5 th , 2013. What is a SNAP?. An action plan for environmental improvement and urban renewal in an existing urban neighbourhood Directs projects and overcomes barriers. Why?.
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County Court and Burnhamthorpe SNAP Projects Update Cliff Coppolino E/M Watersheds Coalition Meeting December 5th, 2013
What is a SNAP? • An action plan for environmental improvement and urban renewal in an existing urban neighbourhood • Directs projects and overcomes barriers
Why? To find ways to: • Implement big picture strategies • Faster
How is the SNAP approach different? SNAP Action Plan • Neighbourhood scale • Multi-objective • Science-based, strategic • Engage local networks • Identify and address local barriers • Demonstration projects
Current SNAP Project Locations • County Court • Black Creek • Lake Wilcox • Burnhamthorpe • Bayview Glen Google Earth
County Court SNAP ~Creating a sense of community~
County Court Bio-Filter Swales • Construction of two bio-filter swales, approximately 150m in length, located along County Court Boulevard road right of ways (3m wide) • Project being paid for by contingency of Road Resurfacing budget • Function of the swales is to collect storm water run off from County Court blvd through curb cuts, and allow water to be absorbed into the planted swales • Construction to commence in Summer 2014 • Community planting in late Summer 2014
County Court Coffee Nights • Monthly meetings at the local Tim Horton’s • Free coffee for those that attend • Opportunity to continue engaging the residents, and to update them on current and future programs and initiatives • Various topics, i.e. • Emerald Ash Borer • Assist with any resident led initiatives
Showcase. Educate. Evaluate. Sheridan NurseriesWater Matrix Hanson Hardscapes Petrie Contracting Tassone Landscape Construction 1-800-Got-Junk Zander Sod Gro-Bark Landsource Organix
Green Home Program - 2013 Incentive-based Energy Program Energy Audits • 20 Homeowner Grants available Solar Assessments • Unlimited residential solar assessments for qualifying homes Partners
Green Home Program - 2013 Promotion • Door-to-door campaign by our two SNAP Program Advisors • SNAPshot Newsletter • Fall event and partner events • TRCA and partner’s websites • Post card • Mobile sign • Phone calls • Coffee Nights with residents
Green Home Program - 2013 Future Direction • Spring Program • Continued focus on private land tree planting • Sheridan Nurseries, Trees for Life, City of Brampton • Integrate with Region of Peel’s fusion gardening and residential irrigation program
Burnhamthorpe SNAP • Dillon Consulting Ltd selected as Phase 2 and 3 consultants • Currently: • Data collection and Technical analysis • Draft Phase 2 synthesis, Concept mapping, Finer scale concept plans • CBSM pilot • Active transportation program with local schools • Community Engagement • Tree planting, workshops