Update: Greenprint approved by General Committee
The Greenprint, Markham’s Sustainability Plan, was approved by General Committee today. The conversation focused on how to ensure that the Greenprint is successfully implemented, including:
- regular reporting back to General Committee every quarter;
- ongoing seeking of funds (such as grants from the Canadian Federation of Municipalities);
- coordination with Council, staff and the community for implementation;
- a communications strategy including both traditional and innovative methods;
- integration of a “sustainability lens” into Town processes and procedures (such as reports, budget applications, key performance indicators);
- engaging Markham youth through schools; and
- sharing the innovations of the Greenprint with other municipalities throughout Ontario
The Greenprint report will be forwarded to the next Council meeting now that it has passed through committee. The meeting will be held tomorrow, June 14th, starting a 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at Markham Civic Centre. The Greenprint will be an addendum item, meaning an item attached to the agenda after the main agenda has been circulated. It may not be available as part of the online agenda until closer to the meeting start time.
Community members and stakeholders are welcome to participate in this meeting through coming in person, giving a deputation, listening live over the internet, or sending comments to the Clerks’ Department for circulation to members of Council. Instructions for how to participate can be found in this previous post.
