Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion

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Summary

KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
♣    Green roof: 24,300 square metres of waterfront habitat
♣    Shoreline and marine habitat restoration: restoration of 60 metres of shoreline and 140 square metres of marine habitat
♣    Water conservation and reuse: black water treatment and desalinization result in reduction of potable water consumption by 60-70%
♣    Sustainable energy production: innovative aquatic sea water cooling heat pump system
♣    Local materials: Douglas fir and Hemlock wood finishes
♣    Active transportation: 37,000 square metres of walkways, bikeways, public open space and plazas