Sustainable water and energy strategies for small to medium scale neighborhood developments in Canada

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Urban Neighbourhood Development (UND) focuses on construction and development within or near larger towns and cities. UND include construction of various types of buildings (residential, commercial, institutional, etc.) and their supporting infrastructure and public utilities (such as energy and power systems, water and wastewater systems, road and transit systems, etc.). High volumes of energy and raw materials are required to construct, operate, and maintain urban neighborhoods and communities. During these operations, urban neighborhoods releases high amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, generates waste, and occupies land. Municipal planning for climate change mitigation and adaptation occurs in the context of increased public concern regarding the sustainability of our urban settlements. UND oriented toward the principles of sustainable development is often said to be both the socially responsible course of action, and an economically wise choice.