ALT 13th Annual Toronto City Manager's Address Feeding Focus and Starving Distraction: Focusing on Priorities to Deliver on Torontonians' Investment November 18 at 4:30 pm Logos for IMFG, University of Toronto, School of Cities
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ALT Eco-Fiscal Tools and Municipal Finance: Current Practices and Opportunities By: Jean-Philippe Meloche and Fanny Tremblay-Racicot Municipalities are playing an increasingly important role in addressing climate change through the use of eco-fiscal tools. These tools, which include taxes, fees, and charges, influence behaviour in ways that impact the environment. This paper explains the advantages of eco-fiscal tools and explores the range of such mechanisms implemented by various Canadian municipalities. The authors argue that eco-fiscal tools, such as water charges, waste collection fees, and congestion pricing, are not only a source of revenue for municipalities, but also a means to incentivize climate-efficient behaviour. Read the full report: bit.ly/4mHizah List of four key findings Logos for IMFG, University of Toronto, School of Cities
ALT A person riding a bike among roadside trees
ALT Rendering of 90 Queen's Park courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro
ALT Rendering of 90 Queen's Park courtesy Diller Scofidio + Renfro
ALT U of T researchers Shoshanna Saxe, left, and Alex Olson say their approach could help urban planners better understand cities’ resource needs and prioritize future infrastructure projects
ALT View of semi-detached houses with porches on sunny day.
ALT Photo of a seated Enid Slack.