As populations rise, it's getting harder and harder to find green space. Toronto is fighting that with their newly appointed Green Roof by-law.
The Green Roof by-law makes it mandatory for any new building to be topped with at least 50% green area. The Toronto by-law was decided on a 36-2 vote, which is a great step for eco-friendly living.
"Toronto's by-law provides a new opportunity to strengthen the emerging practice of integrated green building design," said Steven W. Peck, the president of Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. "[It] breaks new ground on how to structure a mandatory green roof requirement."
Implications - Metropolitan areas are increasingly passing legislation that supports eco-friendly construction and design.
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Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Construction - Opportunity to innovate in creating sustainable and environmentally-friendly building materials and practices.
2. Integrated Green Building Design - Chance to develop innovative solutions that seamlessly incorporate green spaces into building designs.
3. Legislation for Green Infrastructure - Opportunity to provide services and products that meet the growing demand for green infrastructure in urban areas.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunity to implement green building practices and develop sustainable construction materials.
2. Architecture - Opportunity to create innovative building designs that integrate green spaces and green roofs.
3. Environmental Services - Opportunity to offer green infrastructure solutions and services to meet the demands of new eco-friendly legislation.