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SUSTAINABILITY METRICS
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THE SUSTAINABILITY METRICS PROGRAM 

The Sustainability Metrics Program, implemented as part of the review of development applications, meets a specific objective of Green Directions Vaughan 2019 and the Community Sustainability Plan.

“To create a City with a sustainable built form”

The Sustainability Metrics Program is a point-based system in which a development proposal earns points for achieving specific criteria (metrics) organized around the categories of Built Environment, Mobility, Natural Environment & Open Space, and Infrastructure & Buildings. Proposal are required to achieve a minimum score (Bronze).

The City of Vaughan, in collaboration with the City of Brampton and the City of Richmond Hill, and the City of Markham updated the Sustainability Metrics Program Guidebook and the Excel Assessment Tool.
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To learn more about the Excel Assessment Tool read the Sustainability Scoring Tool Manual.


SUSTAINABILITY METRICS THRESHOLD SCORES 
 
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NOTE: Threshold Scores are only applicable to Overall Application Scores, and are not applicable to Overall Community Scores
 

As of May 17, 2022, the following applies to all new private development applications in Vaughan which includes new Site Plan (except minor applications), Draft Plan of Subdivision, and Block Plan Applications.

  • New applications located within Intensification Areas will be required to meet the Silver threshold scores, and,
  • New applications located elsewhere in the City will be required to meet the Bronze threshold scores. 

SUSTAINABILITY METRICS PROGRAM UPDATE

From 2019 to 2022, The City of Vaughan partnered with Cities of Richmond Hill, Brampton, and Markham to update Council approves updated suite of metrics (2022) and threshold scores performance requirements for all new private development applications to be implemented in Q1 2023.

  • Updated Sustainability Metrics Program (2022)
  • Updated Sustainability Metrics Performance Thresholds (2022) 
 
PAST REPORTS

The May 3, 2022 Staff Report, ratified by Council on May 17, 2022, endorses the updated suite of metrics and threshold scores. The threshold scores and new suite of metrics will come into effect upon the completion of the online assessment tool.

The May 8, 2018 Staff Report, ratified by Council on May 23, 2018, details the numerous improvements made to the Sustainability Metrics Program, including clarification of the applicability and submission requirements, increased user-friendliness of the Sustainability Scoring Tool, and streamlined integration with the development approval review process.


EXISTING SUSTAINABLE BUILDING INCENTIVES and Resources


Savings by Design Green Building Initiative (Enbridge Gas Distribution)

  • Offers support/financial incentives to help builders design and construct buildings and houses with higher energy performance and help homeowners save on energy costs.

Development Financial and Servicing Incentives

  • Offers additional servicing capacity assignment credits to the local municipality as an incentive to promote sustainable residential high-density developments.

Partner Municipalities and joint Sustainability Metrics Programs

  • City of Richmond Hill’s Sustainability Metrics Program
  • City of Brampton’s Sustainability Community Development Guidelines
  • City of Markham’s Sustainability Metrics Program (upcoming)

PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. To submit your comments and questions, please contact the Development Planning Department by email at developmentplanning@vaughan.ca, or by phone at 905-832-8565, extension 8924.


 

 Contact Information

 
​Phone:
905-832-2281
905-832-8565 ext 8924

Fax
:
905-832-6080
 
Email:
developmentplanning@vaughan.ca
 
Location:
City Hall
Level 200
2141 Major Mackenzie Drive
Vaughan
L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • Study Background
  • Instructions for Excel Tool
  • Excel Assessment Tool
  • Sustainability Metrics Program Guidebook
  • Glossary
  • Sustainability Summary Letter
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • City of Brampton - Measuring the Sustainability Performance of New Development
  • Town of Richmond Hill - Measuring the Sustainability Performance of New Development
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