The consultants at Greeenandwhitespaces develop and provide ECO-LIVING SOLUTIONS, ROOFTOP GARDENS AND URBAN AGRICULTURAL SOLUTIONS for the GREEN MINDED of us who wish to gain from the medicinal benefits and positive effects of having access to green areas as well as partake in the movement to help reduce ”The Urban Heat Island effect” and our overall carbon footprint.
Toronto is the first City in North America to have a bylaw to require and govern the construction of green roofs on new development. It was adopted by Toronto City Council in May 2009, under the authority of Section 108 of the City of Toronto Act.
The Bylaw applies to new building permit applications for residential, commercial and institutional development made after January 31, 2010 and will apply to new industrial developments
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Using Green Roofs to Enhance Biodiversity in the City of Toronto
Green roofs offer the potential to enhance biodiversity in urban areas such as Toronto. This report (file size 7.2 MB) 
reviews literature on green roofs and biodiversity and examines opportunities to use green roof design templates, location and design strategies to enhance local biodiversity over time. This study expands on the 2004 study of green roof benefits by providing addition information on other citywide benefits of green roofs.
Eco-Roof Incentive Grants
Toronto’s Eco-Roof Incentive Program is designed to promote the use of green and cool roofs on Toronto’s commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, and to help Toronto’s business community take action on climate change.
An “eco-roof” is either a “green roof” that supports vegetation or a “cool roof” that reflects the sun’s thermal energy. The environmental benefits of eco-roofs are many. They help to reduce urban heat, which is a particular concern as global temperatures rise. Green roofs also help manage stormwater, enhance biodiversity, improve air quality and energy efficiency, and beautify our city.
Funding for the City's Eco-Roof Incentive Grant Program ends on December 31, 2011. To apply and for more information on eligibility, visit Live Green Toronto.
