Health, prosperity and sustainability

The Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of vi Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario | greeninfrastructureontario.org Executive Summary Transportation, and Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs should all refine their definit [...] By pairing the conservation and enhancement of natural systems with the implementation of green infrastructure technologies, cities and towns can reduce the adverse impacts of development and improve the well-being of citizens. [...] Peeling Back the 14 Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario | greeninfrastructureontario.org Opportunities and Challenges Facing Green Infrastructure in Ontario Today Linear Wetland, Durham College UOIT, Oshawa case study: EPA LEADERSHIP AND THE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP In 2007, the Green Infrastructure Partnership was formed between the United S [...] Most of the 10 departments featured in this report are promoting policies to establish trails, parks and other green space and some of the recommended actions involve green infrastruc- 24 Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario | greeninfrastructureontario.org greeninfrastructureontario.org | Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infr [...] Numerous studies indicate that property value increases anywhere from 5 to 30 per cent depending on the size and type of green space, the type of housing and the distance from the green space.81 A study in Boulder, Colorado 28 Health, Prosperity and Sustainability: The Case for Green Infrastructure in Ontario | greeninfrastructureontario.org The Business Case for Green Infrastructure Investment at