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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).
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.
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.
Development Financial and Servicing Incentives
Partner Municipalities and joint Sustainability Metrics Programs
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.