Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Town of Ajax, and Durham Region are working with the community to develop a high-level Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) concept and Residential Retrofit Program pilot for the Neighbourhood One/Southwood area of Ajax.
To learn more about Ajax SNAP, local events, and ways to get involved, please visit the Town of Ajax SNAP project website.
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About Ajax SNAP
This project focuses on the development of a Residential Retrofit Program for single family homes, and a high-level Ajax SNAP Action Plan for neighbourhood revitalization that aligns municipal and partner priorities with community interests and sustainability objectives.
The project will advance objectives of TRCA’s Carruthers Creeks Watershed Plan, the Ajax Climate Risk & Resiliency Plan, Durham Community Climate Adaptation Plan, Durham Community Energy Plan, and Durham Region’s “A2” Priority Health Neighbourhood.
The Ajax SNAP will help demonstrate the implementation of the Durham Greener Homes Program, the Town of Ajax’s Blooming Boulevards pilot program and Naturalization Program, among other municipal and Conservation Authority management plans and strategies, at the neighbourhood scale.
Ajax SNAP Boundary Map
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About the Ajax SNAP Action Plan
The SNAP Action Plan was developed with government and community stakeholders. This high-level Action Plan for neighbourhood revitalization integrated local community interests and sustainability and resiliency objectives.
The Ajax SNAP combines government and community priorities, resulting in measurable environmental improvements and community health and well-being benefits. The neighbourhood focused initiatives include:
- Renewable energy retrofits
- Water and energy conservation programs
- Revitalization of parks, roads and other public spaces
- Stormwater management
- Green and grey infrastructure
- Tower revitalization
- Flood protection
- Local food production
- Health and wellness promotion through connections with nature
Download the Ajax SNAP Action Plan Report
View the Ajax SNAP Action Plan Map
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Action Planning Process
| Phase | Main Objectives | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1: Project Planning & Action Research |
Agreements, Project Team and Community partnership formation, Scoping key issues and Neighbourhood Context, Residential Program design considerations | Q4 2022 to Q1 2023 |
| Phase 2: Detailed Design & Delivery |
Community Leaders Workshop #1, launch of Residential Retrofit Program, confirm motivating themes, and identify signature and quick-win project opportunities | Q1 2023 to Q2 2023 |
| Phase 3: High-level SNAP Action Plan Concept |
Action Plan concept with integrating themes, shared goals, integrated signature projects and Implementation Framework. Review of Residential Retrofit Program pilot year 1 | Q3 2023 to Q1 2024 |
Ajax SNAP Neighbourhood Resilience Strategy
The Ajax SNAP Neighbourhood Resilience Strategy outlines key climate vulnerabilities and customized solutions to strengthen resilience within the Ajax SNAP neighbourhood.
Developed through a collaboration between the Town of Ajax, the Region of Durham, and TRCA, the strategy was shaped by input from community members and stakeholders.
Aligned with Ajax’s sustainability goals, it supports the neighbourhood in adapting to climate change impacts and building lasting resilience.
The following are the top 10 adaptation and resilience strategies identified for the Ajax SNAP neighbourhood:
- Increase trees and shade in outdoor spaces.
- Promote urban agriculture and farm-to-table programs.
- Improve multi-agency response coordination.
- Reduce the risk of power outages.
- Support healthy tower communities.
- Replace lost or damaged trees.
- Increase gardens and naturalized areas.
- Enhance the care of public and private trees.
- Foster a sense of community.
- Support neighbours helping neighbours.
DOWNLOAD THE AJAX SNAP RESILIENCE STRATEGY
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Contact Information
Do you live or work in this neighbourhood? Get involved!
We want to help get residents and businesses involved!
Learn more about Ajax SNAP, local events, and ways to get involved by visiting the Town of Ajax SNAP project website.
Questions? Please contact:
Sarah MacKell
Program Manager, Sustainable Communities
Sarah.MacKell@trca.ca
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