Vancouver

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05. Vancouverism

04. Means of transport

03. Recycling

02. Parks and green areas

01. Vancouver

Irene Silva nº13 Catarina Carvalho nº3

Index

Canada

Vancouver

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We decided to talk about Vancouver, the third largest city in Canada, which aims to become 100% sustainable by 2050. It was voted the 5th best city in the world to live in.

Vancouver

01. Vancouver

and green areas

Parks

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Vancouver has 240 parks and green areas and 93% of the population lives less than 5 minutes away from a park. It has one of the largest and most beautiful urban parks in Canada and in all of North America, Stanley Park, with 404 hectars of plants and oxygen-rich air.

02. Parks and green areas

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Recycling

In 2014, a methane gas capture system was implemented in landfills to be used to heat buildings, greenhouses and generate electricity, which annually prevents around 550,000 tons of CO2 from being emitted into the atmosphere.In 2015 Vancouver started paving streets with recycled plastic.

03. Recycling

Means of transport

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Means of transport

More than 50% of trips in Vancouver are made on foot, by bicycle or by public transport. The city has a total of 527 km of cycle paths, and on most streets bicycles have priority over cars. The city has a total of 527 km of cycle paths. Anyone who rides without a helmet can receive a one hundred dollar fine.

04. means of transport

Vancouverism

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Vancouverism

Vancouver is being so successful in this project of becoming 100% sustainable by 2050, that the concept of “Vancouverism” was created, for cities around the world that are inspired by Vancouver and try to replicate its sustainable attitudes.

05. Vancouverism

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