City of Selkirk

The City of Selkirk: The city where sustainability is a verb.

Investing today to build a better tomorrow requires realistic, impactful action — not just talk. Selkirk is implementing the programs and forward-thinking policies to protect our planet’s natural resources and climate to meet the needs of future generations. 

Selkirk focuses on development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainability is at the core of the City of Selkirk’s plan for growth. The City utilizes forward-thinking policies and planning to create an environment that attracts and retains new companies and investment. By achieving economic growth through sustainable practices, Selkirk has become a uniquely resilient, predictable, and prosperous environment for businesses and our community.

Selkirk believes in investing today to build a better tomorrow and that achieving this takes realistic, impactful action — not just talk. Residential planning with a reduced environmental footprint, the establishment of community green spaces, and city development that prioritizes sustainability are just a few examples of the steps taken to secure future prosperity. The core infrastructure has been established, including a new wastewater treatment facility, and a long-term plan to adapt to ongoing climate change — allowing the City and businesses to capitalize on emerging opportunities, instead of ongoing crisis response.

Learn more about how the City of Selkirk is operationalizing the principles of sustainable development, as well as a synopsis of the plans and strategies here.

Selkirk – sustainability is good for business.

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