Greenbelt / Smart Growth / Aug 29, 2017
More than 12 years ago, urban sprawl and gridlock in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) were completely out of control and rapid development threatened…Read More
Greenbelt / Smart Growth / May 18, 2017
Big day for Ontario as Greenbelt protection strengthened
Today is a big day for Ontario! After 26 months of public consultation, the government has released the new Greenbelt and Growth Plans….Read More
Greenbelt / Feb 09, 2017
4 Real Facts About House Prices in the Greater Golden Horseshoe
Some in the development industry would like you to believe that we live in a post-truth world where facts no longer matter. But ‘alternative facts’…Read More
Greenbelt / Nov 10, 2016
Environmental Victories: Creating More Livable Communities
With the holidays approaching, it’s a good time to look back at successes we achieved together this past year. And what a busy year…Read More
Greenbelt / Oct 24, 2016
Time is running out for Ontario to fix the Greenbelt and Growth Plans
The future of the Greater Golden Horseshoe’s economy and natural environment are at stake as the province looks to make changes to both the…Read More
Greenbelt / Smart Growth / Aug 03, 2016
Reform of municipal election finance rules shakes things up in Ontario
This past June 7th the Ontario legislature passed Bill 181, the Municipal Elections Modernization Act. This change to municipal election finance rules is a…Read More
Greenbelt / Jun 15, 2016
Rouge National Urban Park gets the protection it needs
Rouge Park is Canada’s first National Urban Park and until recently the ecological integrity of the park was not guaranteed. But there’s great news!…Read More
Greenbelt / Mar 24, 2016
Greenbelt expansions key to protecting Ontario’s vulnerable water sources
Greenbelt expansions key to protecting Ontario’s vulnerable water sources This is a guest blog by Joshua Wise, Ontario Nature, Greenway Program Manager &…Read More
Greenbelt / Feb 26, 2016
Ontario’s Greenbelt turns 11: Time to give it the present it deserves
When we think about February, we think of hearts, roses and all things love. Ninety per cent of Ontarians love the Greenbelt. It’s fitting…Read More