As i was born in Canada and also returned to work there as an adult i am very aware of how forward thinking the Canadians are! As our economy is starting to move again i think we should ensure future developments have green infrastructure installed on them. Take a look at what they have achieved in Toronto!
'Toronto is the first City in North America to have a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development. It was adopted by Toronto City Council in May 2009, under the authority of Section 108 of the City of Toronto Act.The Bylaw applies to new building permit applications for residential, commercial and institutional development made after January 31, 2010 and will apply to new industrial development as of April 30, 2012"
Photo - Toronto City Hall Green Roof
'Toronto is the first City in North America to have a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development. It was adopted by Toronto City Council in May 2009, under the authority of Section 108 of the City of Toronto Act.The Bylaw applies to new building permit applications for residential, commercial and institutional development made after January 31, 2010 and will apply to new industrial development as of April 30, 2012"
Photo - Toronto City Hall Green Roof