HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnv - Air Quality in Kitchener - 2011 Best Bet Selection CriteriaDate:March 7, 2011
To:Environmental Committee
From:Carrie Musselman, Senior Environmental Planner
Subject:2011 Best Bets for Air Quality
Once again it’s time to begin the process of choosing the 5 Best Bets for Air Quality.
Each year 5 actions also referred to as 'Best Bets' are chosen by the Environmental Committee
and ultimately Council for investigation by staff to be implemented through various departments
within the city as well as citizens.
At this time it is requested that each member review the Best Bets found within the Air Quality in
Kitchener Plan 2010 and select their top 5. Each member of the committee will send their top 5
Best Bets to staff who will compile all the responses received from individual members in
preparation for the sub-committee.
TheAir Quality in Kitchener Plan 2010 plan contains at least fifty actions to improve Kitchener's
air quality. The Air Quality in Kitchener - 2010 proposes both short-term and long-term
recommended actions. Some actions can be undertaken now, such as encouraging energy and
water conservation, improving public awareness and knowledge of air quality issues and
providing businesses with the tools and incentives to make more energy-efficient decisions.
Other initiatives require effort over a number of years, such as investing in more energy-efficient
technologies.
The Air Quality in Kitchener Plan 2010 is found within theEnvironmental Committee Binder or
online at http://www.kitchener.ca/en/livinginkitchener/AirQualityReport.asp.
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