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Cities Play a Key Role in Advancing Green Infrastructure Implementation – A Look at Innovative Policies and Capital Projects in the City of Toronto
Toronto is leading the way in green infrastructure, integrating nature-based solutions into urban planning. From green roofs to the Green Streets Program, the city’s innovative policies enhance climate resilience and improve community well-being, setting a model for sustainable urban development.
Growing Green Roofs and an Industry Under Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw
As Toronto co-hosts the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive in November, this article chronicles the early policy steps taken by the City to mandate and incentivize green roofs, now covering more than 10 million sf of roof area.