02 ) Vancouver Canada
SMART CITIES
02 ) Vancouver Canada
Vancouver ’ s stunning landscapes and strong economy has cemented its consistent business growth and strive for innovation , at which the launch of the city ’ s Greenest City 2020 Action Plan signifies the its plan to become one of the greenest in the world . Behind a number of green building and sustainable building projects , there are over 300 + LEED certified projects underway , embedding sustainable materials and features , such as solar and hydropower . The city is developing its local green spaces and sustainable transportation systems , installing electric and hybrid vehicles . The city is also home to the largest ‘ Smart Bike ’ sharing programme in Northern America , with the purchase of the Arbutus corridor . The city ’ s vision also incorporates the development and extension of the millennium line SkyTrain and existing bus routes .
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