Chilliwack, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Chilliwack, BC rewards water conservation efforts by households with its Ugliest Lawn Contest
Local officials found lawn watering accounted for 30% of all water use in summer, placing a strain on the Sardis-Vedder Aquifer. The three-month Ugliest Lawn Contest asks property owners within city limits to maintain their lawns without water. Residents email photos of their unwatered lawns or alternatives like vegetable and rock gardens as proof of participation. Visa gift cards worth CAD 50, CAD 100, and CAD 150 will be awarded to the most creative or effective projects.
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
Chilliwack, BC adopts accessiBe website accessibility technology for improved user experiences
City website users open the accessiBe menu by clicking an icon in the lower right corner of any page. This AI-enabled platform adjusts web code to accommodate readers with visual, cognitive, and motor impairments. Six preset profiles like ADHD Friendly, Cognitive Disability, and Seizure Safe adapt webpages in a single step. Customization options ranging from highlighting links to color contrasts are available if profiles don't meet individual needs.
Chilliwack, BC
Canada
Chilliwack, BC combines repair requests and waste collection services into new city app
The City of Chilliwack App offers a reporting feature for public maintenance needs. Residents submit notes, photos, and locations of issues ranging from unkempt parks to street light outages. City departments receive these requests and provide updates through the app's request tracker. This mobile tool connects to the Curbside Collection app for waste collection reminders and resources on alternative disposal options.
Chilliwack, BC
Canada