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Sustainable Communities Toolkit

Bring smart growth home with the Canada Green Building Council’s Sustainable Communities Toolkit. 
Originally developed in 2006 with support from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities as the Green Building Toolkit, this updated resource reflects the evolution from green buildings … to green communities. 
The aim is to equip owners of public sector buildings with the information they need [...]

Betting on the Farm

In the March 21, 2011 publication of Maclean’s magazine, Sarah Elton’s article - Betting the farm – and winning - highlights how farmland, not farming, is providing new opportunities for investors.  Not everyone is exited.
From the article:
“Farmland is food land,” said Kevin Wipf, executive director of the National Farmers’ Union, which authored a report that condemns the trend.  “To have [...]

Mid-Size Cities on the Grow

The Boston Globe has discovered that mid-size towns across Massachusetts are ditching the mall and revitalizing their downtowns.
Quincy, Mass., for instance, is on the cusp of a $1.3 billion restoration plan, while the communities of Worcester, Springfield, New Bedford and Lowell are also investing in their downtowns.
“Supporters of downtown redevelopment say the mixed-use projects will [...]

The Future of Small Towns

Leadership, basic viability and programs for development can mean the difference between a stagnant or thriving small town.
Click through to the Daily Yonder blog for a discussion on The Future of Small Towns … it’s well worth the read.

Calling All Canadian Communities!

Does an initiative in your community merit national recognition? 
The 2011 FCM Sustainable Community Awards celebrate excellence in sustainable community development by highlighting the best municipal initiatives that link environmental, social and economic goals. 
Eligible initiatives include municipally-led sustainable development programs and projects. 
Municipalities of all sizes, from all provinces and territories are encouraged to apply.  Awards will [...]

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