The Hillcrest Community Centre (formerly known as the Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre at Hillcrest Park) is located in Vancouver’s Riley Park neighbourhood near Queen Elizabeth Park. It was the home of competition curling events during the 2010 Winter Games. The venue will now be converted to a community facility for the residents of Vancouver, housing a new community centre, ice rink, curling club, library, preschool, field house and offices, as well as an aquatic centre with indoor and outdoor pools. The entire complex is fully accessible. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Diversion of 95% of concrete construction waste from landfill  Heat recovery and energy-efficient design: optimize energy performance by at least 38% Reduction of potable water use by 40% Elimination of HCFC and Halons reduce GHG and ozone-depleting gases  The Killarney Ice Rink and Lobby project replaces an aging ice rink and lobby at the Killarney Community Centre. The new lobby connects the swimming pool, ice rink, gymnasium, and administrative offices.  Targeting LEED Gold certification, the Killarney project is designed to take advantage of inherent synergies between new and existing building systems. READ MORE

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Key Sustainability Features Geothermal system with variable refrigerant flow heating and cooling Water and energy conservation Passive design Locally-sourced materials and trades Within easy walking distance of the town core, the Pemberton Community Centre is a multi-use facility housing the Pemberton and District Public Library as well as a Community and Fitness Centre. It incorporates state-of-the art building technology and design in order to maximize energy efficiency and enhance the quality and flexibility of the community space. READ MORE

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Key Sustainability Features Roof constructed from pine-beetle infested wood: sourced and fabricated in British Columbia Energy-efficient waste heat recapture system Innovative rainwater collection, cleaning and recycling system: reduces potable water consumption by 20-30% The Richmond Olympic Oval is located along the banks of the Fraser River in Richmond. Its eye-catching roof showcases sustainable and innovative wood engineering designed by British Columbia companies. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Heritage preservation: re-use of materials Natural ventilation and lighting Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU) Locally and regionally-sourced building materials Community health and resilience through adaptive design The Salt Building is an iconic historical landmark in the new Southeast False Creek (SEFC) neighbourhood, which is home to the Olympic Athletes’ Village. It is located on First Avenue and Manitoba Street, at the former shoreline of False Creek. Built in the 1930s when the shoreline bristled with ship builders, steel fabricators and sawmills, the Salt Building embodies the legacy of the rich industrial past of this neighbourhood. Originally, the building was used as a refinery of salt, which was shipped from San Francisco. The north end of the building retains a small dock-like structure where the salt was loaded and unloaded. As railway transportation gradually replaced shipping, the building reoriented to the south and was later converted to a paper recycling plant. It is now owned by the City of Vancouver, and in 2011 a new bakery, coffee shop and brewpub will make the historic Salt Building an important gathering place for the local community. The rehabilitation of the Salt Building, initiated in 2007, presented a rare opportunity to integrate the concepts of adaptive reuse and heritage conservation, in the context of sustainable practices, as identified by the LEED Core and Shell (CS) system.  As a result, the Salt Building is one of very few heritage projects to achieve Gold certification under LEED – CS in Canada. The rehabilitation included shell restoration and raising the building on piling extensions to align with the new street level. This also served to highlight the original exposed timber piles on which the building rests, providing a sense of layered history of the site. Its large, open interior, supported by elaborate roof trusses, creates a unique amenity for the community. The Salt Building meets LEED Gold requirements by utilizing natural ventilation and lighting, a Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU), and the reuse of materials. READ MORE

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The South East False Creek Community Centre is located on the False Creek waterfront, in the heart of the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Village. During the 2010 Winter Games the building was used as office space for the Olympic and Paralympic mayor, management staff and Four Host First Nations, and also hosted amenities for athletes. The facility will now be converted to a two-level, 4,227 square metre community centre including a child-care facility, a non-power boating centre, and space for a restaurant. It will be targeting LEED Platinum certification. READ MORE

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The Neighbourhood Energy Utility (NEU) is an environmentally-friendly community energy system that provides space heating and domestic hot water to all new buildings in Southeast False Creek (SEFC). READ MORE

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Key Sustainability Features Passive design: enhanced building envelope, including triple-pane windows; innovative vertical ventilation system with air expelled by passive rather than mechanical means Energy efficiency and enhanced thermal comfort: capillary mat radiant heating systems and heat recovery system Renewable energy production: solar thermal array system Occupant awareness and engagement: energy display system in each suite allows for monitoring and adjustment of energy and water consumption Energy efficiency: 68% reduction of energy consumption anticipated The Southeast False Creek (SEFC) Net Zero building, located in Southeast False Creek, is Canada’s first net zero multi-unit residential building. The goal of net zero buildings is to produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. It is an eight-story affordable seniors residence with 67 units, including six street-level townhouses.  READ MORE

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  KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Site-sensitive design: minimized site disturbance and emphasis on natural assets Water and energy efficiency Cultural significance: Show-casing cultural traditions of the Squamish and Lil’Wat First Nations Capacity building: employment and leadership training for First Nations Embodying the form, materials and scale of local First Nations traditional architecture, the Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre showcases the history and cultures of the Squamish and Lil’Wat First Nations, whose traditional territories overlap in the Whistler area. The design of the Centre reflects their mutual respect, commitment to collaboration and a deep-rooted environmental ethic.   READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Geothermal well-water system:  83% reduction in municipal water use Energy-efficient building design: 67% cost-savings for homeowners Locally sourced building materials and supplies The Brook is a residential development in North Vancouver, developed by Streamline Properties Inc., a Vancouver-based company specializing in the development of boutique green buildings. The development is located close to natural amenities and transit services on a site previously occupied by a gas station. Aiming for LEED Platinum certification, the Brook has anticipates energy cost savings for homeowners of over 67 percent. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Green roof: 24,300 square metres of waterfront habitat Shoreline and marine habitat restoration: restoration of 60 metres of shoreline and 140 square metres of marine habitat Water conservation and reuse: black water treatment and desalinization result in reduction of potable water consumption by 60-70% Sustainable energy production: innovative aquatic sea water cooling heat pump system  Local materials: Douglas fir and Hemlock wood finishes Active transportation: 37,000 square metres of walkways, bikeways, public open space and plazas Located on Vancouver’s waterfront, the 31,600 square metre expansion of the existing Convention Centre began in November 2004 and was completed in April 2009. Aiming for LEED Platinum certification, the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion is an international showcase of leading-edge sustainable design. Covered by the largest, non-industrial green roof in North America, and towering over an artificial reef, the Convention Centre Expansion houses its own water treatment and aquatic heat pump system. READ MORE

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The Olympic and Paralympic Village is part of the Southeast False Creek (SEFC) development. The SEFC site includes 32 hectares of formerly industrial lands which constituted the last remaining tract of undeveloped waterfront land in downtown Vancouver. The SEFC development has over 600,000 square meters of residential development, approximately 6,200 housing units, and an estimated total population ranging from 10,000 to 12,000 people. The first phase of the development, completed at the end of 2009, temporarily accommodated athletes of the 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Winter Games, after which it was converted into a high-density, mixed-use sustainable neighbourhood with approximately 1,100 housing units. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES District Energy System: expected to meet up to 90% of heating and domestic hot water requirements of the development Natural stormwater management and treatment Compact, diverse neighbourhood design that supports active transportation LEED-ND pilot project Located six kilometres south of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, the Whistler Olympic Village—also called Cheakamus Crossing--was built for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to house approximately 3,500 visiting athletes and officials. The compact, pedestrian-focused development supports active transportation such as walking and bicycling, as well as car sharing. It is intended to become a vibrant neighbourhood with a diverse housing mix and proximity to numerous recreational opportunities and neighbourhood services. Housing types include 221 resident-restricted homes for sale, fifty-five rental apartments for the Whistler Housing Authority, twenty market townhouses, 188 hostel beds and twenty unrestricted single-family lots. The neighbourhood also includes an Athletes Centre with the 100-room Athletes Lodge, twenty rental townhomes for athletes and the High Performance Centre. Following the Games, all of these will be managed and operated by the Whistler 2010 Sport Legacies Society. The Whistler Olympic/ Paralympic Village is one of only twenty Canadian developments designated as pilot projects for LEED-ND, which sets the highest standards in green neighbourhood design practices in North America. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Green roof: made from local, sustainable wood Passive design: 45-50% reduction in energy use Geothermal heat pump: meets approximately 70% of heating and cooling needs Waste diversion: 98% of construction waste diverted from landfill Locally sourced materials: approximately 33% Recycled materials: approximately 18% The Whistler Public Library was the first major project to be built following the Municipality’s adoption of the Natural Step approach/ the Whistler 2020 initiative. As such, the building was intended to showcase sustainable design principles in a visually apparent manner. The green roof, fabricated from local second growth hemlock, demonstrates an aesthetically pleasing and sustainable use of “value added” wood, which is harvested, milled and prefabricated in British Columbia. READ MORE

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KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Energy savings target: anticipated energy savings of 33 percent Community involvement and affordability: training and hiring program for 28 local residents  Affordable housing: up to 200 non-market units; low-interest purchasing loans for 15 low-income households Local procurement of materials and services Re-purposing of underutilized steam plant for hot water generation The redevelopment of the Woodward’s building is one of the most significant and symbolic components of the revitalization of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and its historic neighbourhoods. Encompassing a range of market and non-market housing, stores, civic offices, and a university campus, this neighbourhood-scale redevelopment project is anticipated to attract up to 6,000 residents, shoppers, employees, students and faculty each day.  Constructed in 1903, the original Woodward’s building was Vancouver’s primary retail destination for many decades, providing food and other household necessities to residents well beyond the Hastings Street corridor. Ninety years later, Woodward’s closed its Vancouver location, forcing many of the local businesses along Hastings Street to follow suit. Over the next ten years, the building remained vacant. Finally, in 2003, the City of Vancouver purchased the Woodward’s building from the provincial government and, in 2007, issued a Development Permit for the site.  READ MORE

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