Goal

St. Albert’s infrastructure systems are resilient, efficient, adaptable, and technologically innovative.

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Infrastructure forms a vital network in a city. The way that buildings and utilities are designed, operated and used directly impacts everything from water and energy consumption, to greenhouse gas emissions, natural systems, community resilience, health, and well-being. Building, operating, and maintaining this infrastructure comes at a significant financial cost. Emerging technologies present new opportunities for cities to adapt and build better to successfully meet the challenges of the future. The City of St. Albert is committed to exploring and considering alternative servicing and energy sources while optimizing existing utilities, building new infrastructure efficiently and durably, and applying green and smart technologies to help ensure the city grows sustainably. Given the global need to both mitigate and adapt to climate change, the city also needs to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing energy consumption, adopting renewable energy sources, and building a more adaptable, resilient city. The principles and policies of this section enable and support resilient, sustainable infrastructure.

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