There are a few things I hope:
-That Detroit officials, make like Seattle, and seize the opportunities that have been handed them.
-Speaking of Seattle, it was great that 2010 was the year of urban agriculture. C'mon Seattle, make this the DECADE of Urban Agriculture!
-The new mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, wears green with pride this holiday season, in 2011 and beyond. This includes, first and foremost, keeping the Green Roof Bylaw, a truly progressive and groundbreaking piece of legislation on the books. Some developers have threatened going elsewhere because of the bylaw, but really, how many of them will not cash in on the condo craze in Toronto and, in the worst case scenario, choose the cash-in-lieu of option. Some protested that the bylaw was too weak, now with a change in administration it looks like it could be viewed as good politics. I believe that Toronto is unique in it's collective commitment to the environment and the bylaw and other incentives definitely helps Toronto differentiate itself from other municipalities in North America.
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