PIERRE BRODEUR
answers to Réseau écocitoyen de Saint-Lambert’s questions
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Climate change has caused many tragedies that we cannot ignore and remain indifferent to.
A greater awareness.
Are any of these issues particularly important to you personally, and to which you are firmly committed to finding a solution to?
We must maintain in good order and improve our infrastructure, our aqueducts, and our buildings for energy efficiency.
I will work constructively and in harmony to resolve the noise.
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○ How do you intend to collaborate with neighbouring cities and the RMT on this issue?
○ What do you intend to do on the local level?
There are studies provided by the RMT with the objective of improving the service level in public transport and reducing automobile traffic. There will be many meetings, and this is why I will be a full-time mayor earning the same salary as a part-time mayor. The issues are important and one must be present and carefully follow-up on all of the files.
In Saint-Lambert, we must find a formula to offer seniors free public transport.
Ensuring the safety, efficiency and comfort of physically active transportation improves everyone’s quality of life, from the very young, to the very old. The multiple benefits include energy conservation, pollution and noise reduction, improved physical health, social interaction and a lower cost to the community.
Citizen contributions to this issue can be viewed on jevotevelo.com.
In my program, you’ll learn about my achievements as municipal councillor from 1993 to 2002. I participated in the development of the bicycle path on Simard and Riverside in order to join the green route. Secure bicycle parking spaces must be created. The Mayor, as well as the Council, must set an example. We will plan a “Bicycle Day” to help raise awareness for car drivers.
Shopping locally promotes physically active transportation and reduces the need for cars.
Local commercial hubs are often the only businesses accessible to youth, seniors, to those without cars or citizens that are mobility-impaired. The vitality of these areas brings liveliness to the neighbourhood as well as an enhanced sense of community (source: vivreenville.org).
I have confidence in the CED’s (Corporation for Economic Development) ability to manage local shopping, but I lament the error that allowed the Préville Library to be closed, which was a service point for residents in districts 1, 2 and 3. Now they must take their cars to come to the village, resulting in more pollution, more cars, and parking clogs.
The residents of Saint-Lambert are responsible people. The success of the Blue Box must be reviewed and improved upon. We must work with the school networks as children have an influence on their parents.
Please take note that practically every resident the Eco-Citizen Network has presented itself to, first asks why Saint-Lambert still does not have organic waste collection, generally before any other question.
Yes, there are already discussions taking place. We must evaluate the costs for Saint-Lambert and claim financial contributions from both levels of government.
Buildings, roads and parking lots seal the surface of the soil and intensify the urban heat island effect as well as increase the cost of infrastructure, in particular for rainwater management systems. Revegetation of the soil and the greening of rooftops are efficient strategies that support multiple benefits (source: vivreenville.org).
Once again I will refer you to my program. I launched my electoral campaign at the Municipal Golf Club. I wanted to send a strong signal; this green-space is a jewel we must protect. I will take this opportunity to thank our predecessors who provided Saint-Lambert with beautiful vegetation.
○ We would especially like to know your opinion on the growing of vegetables on front lawns, the conversion of purely decorative flowerbeds into edible landscaping, chicken coops in urban settings and/or urban beekeeping.
Urban agriculture is a form of citizens’ advocacy to promote better access to nutritious foods and to healthy living environments (source: vivreenville.org). It promotes the reduction of chemicals, packaging and energy used in growing, preserving and transporting fresh foods.
We should encourage it. The popularity of community gardens is growing and we should establish new locations.
○ What would be, in your opinion, the main elements of an innovative and ambitious public participation policy?
○ How would you improve on the functionality of the advisory committees?
My experience as Director of Recreation allowed me to achieve beautiful things. I often say… “the richness of a city is found in its volunteers.” There will be roundtables with accredited Saint-Lambert organizations. These organizations will be met with and will be asked to present three-year development plans.
○ How do we ensure that the environmental impacts of decisions are considered at the same level as social and economic impacts?
○ How do we ensure that the entire municipal administration is aware of and applies sustainable development principles?
○ Do you plan to provide the city with quantified targets for environmental impact, as well as a related monitoring process (for example: emissions of GHGs, water consumption, proportion of paved surfaces…)?
Sustainable development is synonymous with “working in harmony” with nature. The Council and all of the city employees will be required to participate in training sessions on sustainable development.
All new projects must be subject to a greater amount of dialogue, consultation and planning.
○ What do you think are the key components of sustainable urban development?
Excellent references for sustainable urban development are available at collectivitesviables.org.
In 2018, I hope to have qualified support from the members of the Municipal Council, such as a candidate for District 3, Mr. Bernard Rodrigue, who has an education in urban planning.