Nanaimo Regional District Chair Joe Stanhope receives award from Premier Campbell.
Nanaimo Regional District - Winner
The district, as a leader in building smart growth policies and in executing the difficult turn from sprawl to sustainability, is noted for its development pattern including urban containment and emphasis on regional transit, solid and liquid waste management.
Greater Vancouver Regional District
The regional district is stepping up to deal with the ecological pressures that come with such a massive urban population through its Sustainable Region Initiative, good track record on greenways and regional parks, through producing their Sustainable Region TV show to educate residents, and through incorporating sustainable design principles into their approach to providing clean, safe drinking water.