Fostering sustainable cities
Through innovative research, facilitation and information sharing, CAP advances the implementation of actions to foster low-carbon, resilient communities.
Featured projects
The Centre for Active Transportation
Advancing knowledge and evidence to build support for safe and inclusive streets for walking and cycling.
Clean Air Council
A network of 30 + municipalities and health units from across Ontario that work collaboratively on the development and implementation of clean air, sustainability and resilience actions.
Latest posts
Municipal Governance and Accountability to Support Climate Implementation
In the last five years, Canadian municipalities have made significant progress in advancing municipal climate ambitions by declaring a climate emergency and developing climate plans.…
The Hidden Costs of Toronto’s New Financial Deal: What the Province’s Takeover of the Gardiner and DVP Really Means
In recent days, Toronto residents have been buzzing with excitement and apprehension as news of a new financial deal between the city and the province…
Connecting the Dots: Growth Management, Climate Change, Equity, Affordability, and Municipal Financial Sustainability
Climate change and equity haven’t traditionally been considered during growth management and land use decisions. Yet, these planning decisions have significant impacts on our climate…