Projects, Policies and Regulations Emerging actions on sustainable neighbourhoods with Toronto case studies June 5, 2014 Eleanor McAteer emcatee@toronto.ca
Toronto Green Standard • The updated Toronto Green Standard ensures that new buildings and the surrounding site contribute to a greener city with green or cool roofs, cycling infrastructure, tree-canopy cover, water and energy conservation, and bird-friendly glazing on buildings. • Tier 1 , updated, in effect Jan 2014 • Tier 2, , a voluntary higher level of environmental performance, may be eligible for a Development Charge Refund
Active City An Active City creates a built environment that integrates physical activity into day to day living.
Gladki Planning Associates and DTAH in collaboration with Toronto Public Health, City of Toronto Planning and CIty of Toronto Transportation Services. http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-69334.pdf
Residential Apartment Commercial Zoning
ERA
Benchmarking
http://www.monstercommercial.com/reducing -energy-use-in-commercial-buildings-part-2/
Tower Renewal
High-rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS)
TRCA Living City Greening the Grounds: Landscape Design Competition sets to revitalize Jane and Finch residential community -High profile design competition to spark urban renewal and community participation San Romanoway Master Plan and Revitalization Project Design Competition
projexity.com/greeningthegrounds# Deadline: jun. 30 2014
Regent Park
Waterfront