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Toronto’s Equity-Based Green Streets Program

Public and global health | Climate change

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Learn about a city program that integrates green infrastructure into streets and public spaces, prioritizing neighborhoods that will benefit most from its climate resilience goals like reducing urban heat islands and managing stormwater.

  • Date (DD-MM-YYYY)

    03-12-2025

  • Time (GMT/BST)

    18:00 - 19:00

  • Cost

    Free

  • Education type

    Virtual

  • CPD subtype

    Scheduled

Description

➡️ Is your municipality working to control stormwater, reduce flooding, and decrease water pollution?

➡️ Are you trying to green city streets and cool neighbourhoods?

➡️ Is your municipality working to protect those at greatest risk of harm from climate-related impacts?

Come learn about Toronto’s Equity-based Green Streets program:

  • how it was set up
  • what neighbourhoods are being prioritized
  • what it looks like in practice.

Target audience:

  • Municipal staff working in public works, water management, sustainable development, parks and recreation, community services, transportation services
  • Staff working in public health

Speakers:

  • Kristina Hausmanis has over 18 years of experience in municipal government, currently serving as the Green Streets Senior Project Manager for Toronto’s Transportation Services, where she leads the integration of green infrastructure into right-of-way projects and chairs the City’s Green Street Working Group.
  • Anisha Patel is a Project Manager with Toronto’s Transportation Services Division, focusing on the City’s Green Streets Program and the planning, design, and construction of municipal infrastructure.
  • Niloufar Mohajerani is a senior engineer with 12 years of experience at the City of Toronto, leading the design and construction of multi-million-dollar stormwater management and green infrastructure projects that enhance climate resiliency.

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