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BIRD-SAFE CITY:
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BIRD-SAFE CITY

Bird-Safe Design Guidelines for the Biophilic City

Many birds in North and South America are experiencing significant decline due to urbanization and climate change resulting in new ecological interactions, outpacing their ability to adapt (Whelan et... Read more
The Time Is Ripe
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Biodiversity Finance for Cities

New financial tools for the City of Toronto's Parkland Dedication Rate

Developments in Ontario municipalities convey parkland under Section 42 of the Planning Act. Cash-in-lieu is contributed for parkland acquisitions when parkland cannot be conveyed. The City of... Read more
Urban Biodiversity:
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Urban Biodiversity:

Cultivating Support through Municipal Codes

Private yards provide an opportunity to bring ecologically rich and biodiverse habitats into the urban fabric of cities. Local governments are increasingly promoting ecological goals of naturalized... Read more
Wet Infrastructure: Building Blue and Green
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Wet Infrastructure II:

Building Blue and Green - Governance

The 2nd installment of the Wet Infrastructure series studies the stormwater management governance structure in Toronto and Ontario. The four handbook series seeks to inform, the client City of... Read more
Wet Infrastructure: 1
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Wet Infrastructure:

Building Blue and Green

Climate change has increased the frequency and severity of storms throughout Ontario, contributing to overwhelmed stormwater systems and greater risks of urban flooding. A contemporary approach to... Read more
Ecological Urbanism Exhibit
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Ecological Urbanism Exhibit

Running from April 17 to May 14 the Ecological Urbanism exhibit was showcased at the Urban Space Gallery celebrating the intersection of culture, nature and infrastructure. ABOUT THE... Read more
Discover the Don
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Discover the Don

 As the Don Valley Trail is home to many of Toronto’s ravines and watersheds, it is important to note that about 2.5 million of Toronto’s trees are found in ravines, which is about 25% of the... Read more