Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 54.38
Liaison Jennifer Martel
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of the Fraser Valley
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.67 / 2.00
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Local advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level:
UFV Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities Management, Mark Goudsblom, works as a mayor-appointed member of the City of Abbotsford's (CoA) Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee (DTIAC). As part of this committee, sustainable practices are advocated for across City planning policy initiatives, and a 'sustainability lens' is applied to bylaw reviews and transportation changes and recommendations, informing policy, development, and funding.

The Terms of Reference for the DTIAC is embedded in the June 25th Agenda Package (Submitted).

The purpose of the Development, Transportation and Infrastructure Advisory Committee is to maintain an effective channel of communication between Council and the community on issues related to land use, transportation, infrastructure, heritage (as it relates to development), bylaw and policy development and master plans and strategies.

In addition, the Committee reviews and provides recommendations regarding funding applications under the City’s Affordable Housing Opportunities Reserve Fund.

Key Accomplishments of the DTIAC include:
- Development of the Green Fleet Strategy to reduce Green House Gas emissions
- launching the new online engagement portal "Let's Talk Abbotsford"
- Review and completion of the Willband Creek Integrated Stormwater Management Plan
- Implementing $20 Summer Child and Youth Pass at City Recreation Centres
- Review and completion of the new Urban Infill Study

Regional advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level:
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National advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level:
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International advocacy

Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
No

A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level:
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Optional Fields 

A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years (if applicable):
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None
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability advocacy efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
UFV_STARS_EN-14_Development_Transportation_and_Infrastructure_Advisory_Committee_-_Agenda_Package.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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