North Vancouver, BC trials electronic plan review table for improved team collaboration
North Vancouver's Building & Development team is evaluating the functionality of a table powered by DigEplan. This platform integrates with the Infor ClouSuite Public Sector suite for more timely reviews than allowed by PDFs. The device's large format allows for multiple users and minimal eye strain. Reviewers can book the table for meetings and consultations throughout the trial. Department leaders eventually want to add a table for each reviewer or additional shared tables.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC installed new 10-minute curbside pickup zones to help businesses during COVID-19
The City of North Vancouver installed a number of new curbside pickup zones as part of the Open Streets program. These 10-minute zones were designed to help local businesses by providing customers with quick and easy access from their vehicles. The city created these zone specifically due to the increase in take-out services and curbside pickup options resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The city published maps online detailing the locations of all of its curbside pickup zones.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC is planning to launch an electric-assisted bike share pilot program
The City of North Vancouver is planning to launch an electric-assisted bike share pilot program. The Mayor and Council voted unanimously to pass bylaw amendments allowing third-party e-bike share operator to submit permit applications. The program will be designed to provide a healthy, fun, and affordable transportation option to the community.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC provided unique and engaging public spaces by installing parklets on its streets
The City of North Vancouver expanded its streetscape and provided engaging public spaces by installing parklets. Parklets are modular platforms built on reallocated parking spaces which incorporate amenities such as seating, tables, art, bike parking, etc. The parklets are usually built in partnership with local business associations and community organizations. The parklets provide social settings in urban areas, attract visitors and potential customers, and enhance city streets.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC launched "Alcohol in Public Spaces" pilot for outdoor socializing during COVID
The City of North Vancouver launched the "Alcohol in Public Spaces" pilot project to make life a little easier for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-month pilot involved passing a temporary bylaw allowing outdoor alcohol consumption from 11am to 9pm seven days a week at specific public locations. These "Alcohol Approved Zones" were created to give residents more space to socialize outdoors while maintaining social distancing.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC developed CitySort an online game to test residents' recycling skills
The City of North Vancouver developed CitySort an online game that tests the recycling sorting skills of residents. Users are challenged to sort various waste materials into the correct bins or stations in order to build a digital park. The game was designed to educate residents on the City's waste diversion programs. The City partnered with ReCollect Systems to record non-identifiable data from sessions of the game through a web analytics program.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada
North Vancouver, BC is planning to launch an electric-assisted bike share pilot program
The City of North Vancouver is planning to launch an electric-assisted bike share pilot program. The program is designed as part of the Council's larger efforts to provide healthy and affordable transportation options. The pilot's launch is delayed while the Council searches for a vendor who can meet the program's requirements. Once the pilot begins, the Council will the become the first in the province to provide e-bikes in a bike sharing program.
North Vancouver, BC
Canada