The Sustainable Cities: PLUS Network is made up of over 40 cities, towns, regions and communities in developed and developing countries sharing experiences, best practices, expertise, tools and learning about long–term planning for urban sustainability. PLUS stands for Partners for Long-term Urban Sustainability.

The purpose of the PLUS Network is to help transform the way cities look at their current planning decisions by integrating them in the context of sustainability and placing them in a much longer timeframe – three generations.

The PLUS Network promotes peer dialogue, enabling member communities to learn from other members’ successes and setbacks. Participating cities document and share their experiences and tools through web-based discussions, face-to-face meetings, and reporting on their learning at various international events. Through this experience, cities are becoming better planned and managed.

Background

Location: Canada and International (over 40 cities and regions worldwide)
Dates: 2003 – on-going

Key Issues: Planning for long-term sustainability, Sustainable transportation, Public engagement, Urban greening, etc.
Partners: Network Cities, Greater Vancouver Regional District, University of British Columbia, ICLEI- Local Governments for Sustainability
Funders: ALCAN, City fees, CIDA, Transport, Infrastructure & Communities Canada, Western Economic Diversification Canada, ICSC.

Please see our PLUS Network pages for information on participating cities and the latest activities of the Sustainable Cities: PLUS Network