Reports and research build strong case for green infrastructure
On March 26th, the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition released Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario.  Prepared in partnership with Ecojustice, the report includes input from diverse stakeholders as well as current research to build a strong case for improved policies and inve

Welcome to the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition’s January update. This message includes an important request to all partners and supporters to participate in the coalition’s program evaluation. It also contains information on a multidisciplinary effort to create green standards for land design, construction and maintenance, a new well-being index, and a call for action to protect biodiversity in Ontario.

We need your feedback
The Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition is conducting a program evaluation. In the next few days you will receive an invitation to complete a brief, online questionnaire. Thank you in advance for helping the coalition improve its performance and set priorities for 2012.

Welcome to the Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition’s November update. This update includes information on Toronto’s green roof bylaw, the increasing urgency for urban forest protection, and on-line resources that demonstrate the promise of green infrastructure.

Toronto’s green roof bylaw has desired effect
Green roofs offer tremendous opportunities to create outdoor gathering spaces in urban environments. In addition to their social value, theses systems provide opportunities for environmental stewardship and economic revitalization. Monitoring data repeatedly demonstrate that green roofs capture stormwater, mitigate the urban heat island effect and reduce energy use for heating and cooling.