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Sustainability & climate
Evergreen Brick Works: bringing sustainable solutions to life!

The Brick Works was designed to be a place where the world can experience sustainable practices that enable thriving cities of the future.

Published on August 27, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Ravines and resiliency: a nature-based solution to climate change

Ravines not only provide numerous social benefits that improve the quality of life for residents, but are critical to climate resilience.

Published on August 15, 2024

The atrium at the Leaf
Public places
People, plants and place at The Leaf

A tour of Winnipeg’s LEED-certified living attraction, the first in our series of great public places.

Published on August 8, 2024

aerial photo of Edmundston June 2023
Sustainability & climate
Reality Comes Flooding In

How Edmundston teamed up to reduce flood risk

Published on July 18, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Managing floods with green design at Evergreen Brick Works

Green design features let us not only manage stormwater, but also minimize damage when flooding happens at Evergreen Brick Works.

Published on July 16, 2024

Sustainability & climate
Our cooling canopy: how do we grow the urban forest?

Cities are becoming more and more vulnerable to extreme heat. Even a small increase in canopy cover could make the difference.

Published on June 14, 2024

One child and two adults play at mini golf in Victoriaville
Innovation
Protect parking lots or partner to reduce emissions?

Cities like Victoriaville in Quebec encourage density and walkability downtown to reduce dependency on personal vehicles and to lower carbon emissions.

Published on May 21, 2024

Evergreen Brick Works
Sustainability & climate
Our cities can be good for the planet

Investments in green public spaces can build a healthier future for communities and nature.

Published on April 22, 2024

Couple hike through coastal forest
Sustainability & climate
Wander wisely: why we're embracing slow tourism

Slowing down is good for you and good for the planet. Slow tourism means slowing down, being intentional and self-reflecting during your travels.

Published on April 16, 2024

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