Vancouver’s Rain City Strategy

The City of Vancouver has set a target to capture and treat 90% of Vancouver’s average annual rainfall by using green infrastructure tools and design guidelines on public and private property. In the natural environment, rain is absorbed and filtered by plants and soils. In cities, this natural water cycle is disrupted and rainwater flows across pavement and rooftops. This water picks up pollutants which end up in our waterways causing negative impacts on water quality and wildlife. Green infrastructure