Kamloops, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Kamloops, BC mobilizes community members with Big Moves toward climate action and resiliency
The Community Climate Action Plan was developed over three years of engagement sessions and surveys. Project leaders sought resident feedback on how Kamloops can contribute to holding global warming under 1.5 degrees Celsius through 2050. Eight Big Moves like a Car-Light Community and a Healthy Urban Eco-System establish goals, related projects, and estimated emission reductions. Short, medium, and long-term timelines for 66 actions assist with implementation by stakeholders.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC improves support for homeless residents with CSO Outreach and Response program
CSO Outreach and Response teams consist of a community service officer and an outreach worker. Each plainclothes pair interacts with homeless residents during foot and bike routes in public places. Residents are referred to community shelters for their immediate needs and partner agencies for long-term support. Kamloops anticipates up to 16 hours of team coverage each week with a focus on evening and weekend hours.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC initiates Researcher-in-Residence pilot to turn academic research into new programs
The city and Thompsons Rivers University (TRU) appoint a post-doctoral researcher for the three-year pilot. This researcher and a team of interns conduct workshops about community life. Resident feedback and departmental collaborations are filtered through academic research to address areas like public health and social equity. The Researcher-in-Residence may recommend code changes, additional pilots, and public partnerships to improve governance.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC builds toward organic waste pickup program that accelerates landfill diversion efforts
Kamloops is using a three-stage buildup to achieve citywide pickups of food and yard waste by 2023. The first stage uses online community engagement and collection route audits to better understand program demands. A one-year pilot in a few neighborhoods will determine changes and challenges for implementation across the city. Kamloops officials want a collection system to reach its per-person landfill contribution goal of 100 kilograms by 2050.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC conducted a Home Energy Assessment Pilot to reduce residential carbon emissions
Five participating homeowners received free assessments from Certified Energy Advisors. Each assessment concluded with retrofit recommendations that qualify for local government and energy company rebates. Kamloops focused on homes built before 1992 with disproportionate emission levels. Participants who completed the recommendations were estimated to save up to 80% on energy costs.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC creates a multi-stage incentive program to reach zero-emission building goals
The voluntary Step Code Incentive Program was designed after months of collaboration between city planning officials and local builders. Participating builders learn about StepWin design software and the province's goal of net zero-emission buildings by 2032. Kamloops requires a building permit application and final documentation showing each project's green components. Participants receive up to $3,000 per project for completing all three steps.
Kamloops, BC
Canada
Kamloops, BC improves project planning efficiency with a new procurement portal
The portal developed by Bonfire eliminates the need for manual requests for proposals and purchasing manuals. Each listing includes a project's status, supporting documents, and public notices. Prospective vendors create free accounts to review past projects and active requests. Project leads receive and evaluate submissions in a single dashboard for Kamloops, which unifies proposals across departments.
Kamloops, BC
Canada