Sacia Burton
Climate Change, Heat, Fires, & the Environment
Energy-Efficient Buildings
Promesses de Sacia Burton
Phase out the use of natural gas for heating in all public facilities.
Build on the success of the Creekside Community Center project to explore the use of solar energy capture on community centers.
Green Space
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Expand the urban forest canopy to 30% by 2050 with a priority for climate-resilient native species.
Walking & Cycling
Promesses de Sacia Burton
Work with the City to connect cycling and walking networks to community centers.
Explore lighting the Expo Line cycleway and pathway.
Increase the number of bike racks and secure bike parking at community centers.
Public Spaces & Services
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Work with City Council to secure renewal funding for Renfrew, Strathcona, and Thunderbird community centers, and ensure that community center renewal is prioritized through a fair and impartial metric.
Green Space
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Expand the urban forest canopy to 30% by 2050 with a priority for climate-resilient native species.
Public Washrooms
Promesses de Sacia Burton
Expand public washroom access from dawn-dusk to a 24/7 model across parks and fieldhouse sites.
Expand availability of universal and gender-neutral washrooms.
Expand the availability of change tables in public washrooms.
Food Security
Promesses de Sacia Burton
Expand access to community center kitchens and spaces for organizations and neighbourhood groups advancing food literacy and access.
Explore the use of city greenhouses to grow free food plant starters for low-income households.
Integrate and coordinate the network of community gardens on public land to improve access to growing space.
Reconciliation & Indigenous Nations
Indigenous Languages
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Work alongside educators and knowledge holders in Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh to develop signage and public learning tools for local nations' names for flora and fauna (as culturally appropriate).
Land Title & Governance
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Work alongside the Musquem, Squamish, and Tseleil-Waututh nations to develop and navigate co-management agreements for appropriate sites.
Place Names & Commemorations
Promesse de Sacia Burton
Work alongside educators and knowledge holders in Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh to expand public knowledge of traditional site names.
Enjeux divers
Dog-friendly infrastructure
Promesses de Sacia Burton
Develop and maintain public off-leash spaces across the city, particularly in Mount Pleasant and Grandview where there are no publicly-led off-leash spaces.
Increase tree canopy at dog parks to increase shade and rain cover.
Increase public access to water, garbage bins, and dog waste bags.
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As a policy advocate and organizer, I have fought for housing to be treated as a human right, for fairer access to public transit, and for evidence-based approaches to climate change mitigation. I am ready to champion equity, affordability, and climate adaptation at Park Board.
Promesses
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Public Washrooms
Expand public washroom access from dawn-dusk to a 24/7 model across parks and fieldhouse sites.
Green Space
Expand the urban forest canopy to 30% by 2050 with a priority for climate-resilient native species.
Dog-friendly infrastructure
Increase public access to water, garbage bins, and dog waste bags.
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