TorontoGreenStandard version 2.0. CaGBC Breakfast, January 28, 2014 Lisa King, M.A. Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis

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1 TorontoGreenStandard version 2.0 CaGBC Breakfast, January 28, 2014 Lisa King, M.A. Strategic Initiatives, Policy & Analysis

2 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Voluntary Green Standard 2006 Two tier mandatory/ voluntary 2010 Revised two tier mandatory/ voluntary 2014 Sustainable cities/design symposium Discussion papers to Council Internal & external round tables Technical research- City best practises Consultant studygreen standards around the world LEED/BOMA comparison How to make it mandatory Legal analysis Cost Benefit study Verification protocol Internal development approvals process Staff training Toronto LEED Supplement DC refund/ procedures Development review support New Bylaws and OBC Revision from development review experience Updated City guidelines/references Alignment with other systems LEED 09 Direct industry involvement technical advisers Studies e.g. bird friendly design, tree planting standards

3 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. - Bruntland Commission

4 173 Cranes

5 Image source: Greg Kats, Capital E

6 In Toronto 60% of greenhouse gas emissions are associated with buildings Once built, approved planning applications under TGS 2010 will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 180,000 tonnes ec02 and save Torontonians $20 million in energy costs per year (TAF)

7 Source: Bill Reed

8 KEY PRINCIPLES: MEASURING SUCCESS

9 TORONTO GREEN STANDARD Locally Applicable Top 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PRESSURES 1. Air Quality 2. Green House Gas Emissions, Energy Efficiency and Climate Change 3. Water Quality and Efficiency 4. Urban Ecology 5. Solid Waste

10 TORONTO GREEN STANDARD Roll-up of environmental best practices

11 TORONTO LEED SUPPLEMENT: Key Differences TGS Focus = site design Standards, Tier 1 is required through the planning process Design-stage documentation Local place based standards LEED NC: Focus = building design Voluntary, rating system Construction-stage documentation/certification National applies across communities

12 TIER

13 Documentation is Key: development review TGS Checklist Site Statistics Plan/Details

14 The BIG CHANGES STRENGTHEN, ALIGN, REFINE

15 TORONTO GREEN STANDARD Two Sets of Standards; 3 Types of Development 1. Low-rise residential 4 stories, 5 units 2. Mid-rise to High-rise 4 stories And all Low-rise ICI

16 TIER 1: MINIMUM REQUIRED STANDARD Bird-Friendly Stormwater Retention & Quality + 15% Energy Efficiency above OBC Green Roofs Tree Planting Cool Paving Pedestrian Infrastructure Cycling Infrastructure

17 IMPROVE AIR QUALITY: Parking, Pedestrian & Cycling, UHI (At-Grade & Roofs)

18 CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE Encourage cycling as a clean air alternative

19 CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE Strategies Bicycle stackers, storage racks, lockers or cages Bicycle ramps on staircases Separate bike elevators to parking floors Dedicated entrances to indoor bicycle parking facilities

20 REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS/ ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Sub-metering, Commissioning, Renewable Energy

21 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Toronto Atmospheric Fund, 2-phase study

22 ENERGY EFFICIENCY Minimize energy demand through efficient building design and encourage renewable energy TIER T1 all uses: Design the building(s) to achieve at least 15% energy efficiency improvement over the current Ontario Building Code (OBC) T2 all uses: Design and construct the building(s) to achieve at least 25% energy efficiency improvement over the current Ontario Building Code (OBC) Updated Energy Report Terms of Reference NEW Energy Modeling Guidelines

23 ENHANCE ECOLOGY AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: Urban Forest, Natural Heritage, Bird-Friendly, Light Pollution (VISUALS TO SUPPORT )

24 URBAN FOREST: ENCOURAGE TREE GROWTH Make space for trees T1 all uses: Provide tree canopy cover, distributed across the site and boulevard, at a rate of 1 tree for every 66 m 2 of 40% of the site area. Provide individual trees planted with a minimum volume of 30m 3 of high quality soil per tree 20m 3 for trees in shared root spaces T2 optional off-site tree planting option

25 URBAN FOREST ENHANCEMENT Site area=3384 m 2 40% of site=1354 m 2 1/66 m 2 =20 trees

26 GLASS AND OTHER DESIGN FEATURES FOR MIGRATORY BIRDS Strategies Decals Window Frames Grilles and Louvers Awnings Overhangs Sunshades Fritted Glass Window Films Fenestration Patterns

27 BIRD FRIENDLY DESIGN Reduce bird collisions and mortality from buildings TIER T1 all uses: Treat 85% of the building façade within the first 12m using a combination of strategies: Low reflectance, opaque materials Visual markers 100mm by 100mm such as fritt, Building integrated structures such as awnings, sunshades, overhangs, balconies Eliminate fly through conditions: treat glass corners within the first 12 m Treat the first 4m above a green roof

28 TIER 2 SUMMARY: DEVELOPMENT CHARGE REFUND 20% Tier 2 5 CORE categories & targets: UHI Reduction Energy Efficiency Commissioning, Water Efficiency and Light Pollution Reduction PLUS 3 optional targets selected by the applicant 775 King St West Added 10 new optional targets

29 TIER 2 PACKAGE +25% Energy Green Efficiency Walls above OBC +30% Water Efficiency 1% renewable energy Bird-Friendly EV spaces 2% Building Commissioning 10mmStormwater Retention BETTER Building Materials +75% UHI treatment at-grade Lighting/Shielding Building Reuse Regional Materials 20% Recycled Content 20% Enhanced Bike Parking 1.2/unit; Bike Share 75% construction waste diversion Enhanced landscaping 50%