Ideas for Green, Active and Healthy Neightbourhoods
Public space and streets for people
—Picture a typical shopping street in your neighbourhood. It is probably about 18 meters wide, with two lanes of traffic, parking on both sides of the street and sidewalks. Now do a quick calculation. If the sidewalks are 2 meters wide on each side, it means that 78...
Long-term liveability vision
—As children grow up and new residents move in, our neighbourhoods evolve over time. The choices we make today, however, can influence the quality of life in the future. By planning for the future and acting in the present, we can shape the way our neighbourhoods develop. What if...
Inclusive community participation
—Individually and collectively, we have the power to change our neighbourhoods. We can make a difference with the choices we make on election day and with the choices we make everyday. Imagine the changes we could make if we pooled our energy and made informed decisions.
Safe active transport and public transit
—If more people choose to walk, cycle or roller blade more often, and combine active transport with public transit, it will lead to a cleaner, safer environment for us all. It will further reduce the number of cars on the road, making cities even...
Sense of place and continual creativity
—Borders drawn on a map don't make neighbourhoods, it's a sense of place that defines them. Our cities are made up of many different neighbourhoods, each with a distinct character and feel. But what makes a place a neighbourhood? How can we give our roads and public spaces a...
Connections between people and nature
—In the urban environment, plants and trees make the environment more comfortable, providing shade on hot summer days and sheltering us from cold winter winds. While major North American cities all have a network of green spaces and large parks, upwards...