Provide Resilience to Climate Change

Green infrastructure uses rainwater as a resource for our communities and wildlife. It is key to our city’s resiliency and will help keep New Westminster healthy and safe as instances of drought, high temperatures, and intense rainstorms become increasingly frequent with climate change.

More greenspace, such as rain gardens, increases the amount of rainwater that can be absorbed back into our atmosphere and helps cool our city during extreme heat events. It is important for us to support the growth of sustainable urban rainwater management practices now to ensure the longevity and health of our city.