Esquimalt, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Esquimalt, BC considers gasification facility in effort to divert organic waste from landfills
The proposed plant would turn solid, food, and yard waste from local residents into valuable byproducts. Esquimalt could generate energy and biochar for soil conditioning from waste typically thrown into landfills. A fully contained gasification process minimizes emissions and odors without considerable long-term costs. Town leaders used a survey, webinar, and extensive online engagement to inform early decisions about the plant.
Esquimalt, BC
Canada
Esquimalt, BC tracks new and amended construction permits on the Development Tracker
The Development Tracker contains separate maps with pins for rezoning, new development, and variance permit applications. Development maps reflect filed and completed permit applications from the previous six months. Each pinpoint opens a pop-up box with the project's purpose, site plan, and status. The town's Development Services Department also lists permit applications for each category under the map.
Esquimalt, BC
Canada
Esquimalt, BC sends customized public notifications to residents using Esquimalt Alert app
Esquimalt Alert allows town residents to select notification types and channels. Users select from alerts about weather alerts, natural disasters, snow removal, and other topics. Each selected topic can be sent to the recipient by phone, email, or text. The system is available through an online portal as well as a mobile app. Town officials piloted the app for six months and incorporated public feedback into its final version.
Esquimalt, BC
Canada