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Will the Climate Cause the Next Recession?

Will the Climate Cause the Next Recession? | Sustainable Futures | Scoop.it
With the exception of a limited number of funds, the financial sector has not accounted for the risk associated with climate change.
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What is Placemaking?

What is Placemaking? | Sustainable Futures | Scoop.it

“’Placemaking’ is both an overarching idea and a hands-on tool for improving a neighborhood, city or region. It has the potential to be one of the most transformative ideas of this century.” -Metropolitan Planning Council of Chicago


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Sustainable Infrastructure as Public Amenity

Sustainable Infrastructure as Public Amenity | Sustainable Futures | Scoop.it

Ok, I’m impressed.  Have you seen Sherbourne Common? If you haven’t, I suggest that  you check it out.  This is the most recent project to be unveiled as part of Toronto’s ambitious waterfront.

Designed by landscape architects Phillips Farevaag Smallenberg, Sherbourne Common is an example of how critical infrastructure – in this case a neighbourhood storm water treatment facility – can be fully integrated into a neighbourhood. The brilliant part is that the facility doubles as an elegant public space where current and future residents of the planned East Bay Front community will be able to gather, play and interact


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