KEY SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES Green roof: 24,300 square metres of waterfront habitat Shoreline and marine habitat restoration: restoration of 60 metres of shoreline and 140 square metres of marine habitat Water conservation and reuse: black water treatment and desalinization result in reduction of potable water consumption by 60-70% Sustainable energy production: innovative aquatic sea water cooling heat pump system  Local materials: Douglas fir and Hemlock wood finishes Active transportation: 37,000 square metres of walkways, bikeways, public open space and plazas Located on Vancouver’s waterfront, the 31,600 square metre expansion of the existing Convention Centre began in November 2004 and was completed in April 2009. Aiming for LEED Platinum certification, the Vancouver Convention Centre Expansion is an international showcase of leading-edge sustainable design. Covered by the largest, non-industrial green roof in North America, and towering over an artificial reef, the Convention Centre Expansion houses its own water treatment and aquatic heat pump system. READ MORE