MILESTONES on the City’s Sustainability Journey:
2002
- The City of Whitehorse endorses the Kyoto Protocol
- The Official Community Plan (OCP) emphasizes sustainability
2004
- The City develops a Local Action Plan (LAP) to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions as part of the Partners for Climate Protection Program
2005
- Whitehorse Moves Transportation showcase
2007
- A Charrette is held for the Whistle Bend Sustainable Neighbourhood Design (award winning)
- Integrated Community Sustainability Plan for gas tax funding
- 4 day Charrette with wide public participation to develop the Sustainability Plan
2008
- The Whitehorse Strategic Sustainability Plan is adopted by City Council
- Feasibility study of district heating system in Whistle Bend
- Comprehensive Zoning for Takhini North, Stan McCowan, Ingram and Whistle Bend is developed
2009
- Carts for compostables and garbage are delivered to home owners across urban areas of Whitehorse
- Begin development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan with local partners
- Energy efficient amendments to Building and Plumbing Bylaw adopted by City Council
2010
- 2010 Official Community Plan is based on the Strategic Sustainability Plan
- The City’s Transit fleet becomes 100% accessible
- Download the Sustainability 2010 Annual Report
2012
- City completes the Partners for Climate Protection Program with the completion of Milestone 5: Monitor, verify, and report GHGs.