Green Venture empowers Hamiltonians to implement greener practices in their homes and communities to make our city a climate champion. NATURhoods supports neighbours working together for the greener good through…
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) provides landowners in the Credit River Watershed with resources to protect their homes and businesses from flooding and adding natural infrastructure to urban yards, gardens, and…
This paper examines how parking lots contribute to the flooding problems facing Torontonians and how City Hall policies allow parking lot owners to pay almost nothing for using the city’s…
People across the planet are installing wonderful examples of natural infrastructure in cities. Evergreen, a national environmental group that is helping make cities flourish, has brought together 5 success stories…
“It’s time we all let a little more nature into our lives. Join our journey to nature today.” That’s how the Canadian Freshwater Alliance (a national initiative that builds, unites…
Landscape Ontario represents over 2,000 members in Ontario’s horticultural industry and works towards representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario. Landscape…
Bringing Natural Infrastructure into our Parks
Natural Infrastructure doesn’t just belong on your property, it belongs in all public spaces, including our parks. In 2017, Park People (which supports and mobilizes community park groups, community organizers,…
We rely on the TRCA to warn us about floods and to help manage our flood plains. But they’re also experts at helping residents and businesses install natural infrastructure: For…
This paper is about the tools that imitate nature and reduce the amount of water that flows into our stormwater system. It’s called “natural” infrastructure. Essentially, natural infrastructure uses nature to absorb, clean and channel water in ways that reduce the harm caused by flooding.
This paper is written for concerned Ontarians who want to better understand flooding and the role the Province plays in responding to and minimizing the damage done by flooding. We…