We’re very excited to announce a new report, our new “Economic Impact Assessment of the Green Infrastructure Sector in Ontario”—a first-ever assessment of the full scope of the green infrastructure sector, commissioned by the Green Infrastructure...
MoreGIO responds to the proposed Canada-Ontario Agreement and the Provincial Policy Statement
Canada-Ontario Agreement on Great Lakes Water Quality and Ecosystem Health: The Great Lakes are essential for life in Ontario and the surrounding region– 98% of Ontarians live within the Great Lakes Basin. GIO submitted comments to a public...
MoreProvincial Policy and Plan Submissions
GIO is dedicated to assisting the Ontario provincial government by supporting and promoting policy solutions that encourage green infrastructure as part of healthy, prosperous, and sustainable communities. We recently submitted comments and...
MoreGIO is Hiring an Executive Director
GIO is Hiring an Executive Director The Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition (GIO) is searching for a proven leader and passionate candidate to help make green infrastructure the new normal in Ontario. Adoption of green infrastructure...
MoreSpotlight on research: green infrastructure in leading cities, provisioning services of NYC’s urban forest, mapping green infrastructure and evaluating the benefits of green infrastructure
A new study examining the use of green infrastructure in 5 communities considered leaders in the field – Singapore, Berlin, Philadelphia, Melbourne and Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city found that all of these geographies face similar...
MoreComplete Streets Include Green Infrastructure
Green infrastructure (including low impact development) is a cost effective way to create more resilient, liveable, and walkable cities. Inclusion of green infrastructure in rights of way is a strategy that can help cities in Ontario control rain...
MoreSpotlight on Research: Green Infrastructure market, urban forest management guide, and more
Large Scale Adoption of Green Infrastructure Environmental Consulting & Technology Inc. has released a report Assessing the Market Size for Large-Scale Adoption Of Green Infrastructure in the Great Lakes Basin. The report, funded by the Great...
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