Case Studies

Green infrastructure can be applied in many innovative ways to address environmental, economic and social challenges. In this section, we've compiled examples showcasing the creative and successful implementation of green infrastructure strategies.

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Organization Title Year GI Category
Canadian Institute for Climate Choices Case Study ongoing Natural Infrastructure
City of Toronto Green Streets ongoing Stormwater Management
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) ongoing Stormwater Management
Landscape Architecture Foundation Landscape Performance Series: Case Study Briefs ongoing All
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) The Meadoway ongoing All
Federation of Canadian Municipalities Measuring the Value of Natural Assets: How the City of Saskatoon assessed the value of the ecosystem services provided by its green infrastructure ongoing Natural Assets
University of Toronto Green Roof Innovation Testing Laboratory (GRIT Lab) ongoing Green Roofs
The Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia & Cascadia Urban Analytics
Cooperative
Climate resilience & well-being through neighbourhood-scale green design: A Better Practice Guide 2019 All
Green Infrastructure Foundation and Ontario Parks Association Green Infrastructure in Mississauga, Richmond Hill, and Toronto: A Visualization and Cost-Benefit Analysis 2017 All
Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) Showcasing Water Innovation Project 2015 Stormwater Management
Credit Valley Conservation Authority (CVC) Low Impact Development Road Retrofits: Optimizing your Infrastructure Assets through Low Impact Development 2014 Stormwater Management
MIT CoLab Green Infrastructure & Economic Development: Strategies to Foster Opportunity for Marginalized Communities 2013 All
The Nature Conservancy The Case for Green Infrastructure: Joint-Industry White Paper 2013 Stormwater Management
US Environmental Protection Agency EPA Green Infrastructure Case Studies: Municipal Policies for Managing Stormwater with Green Infrastructure 2010 Stormwater Management