Governments in Canada are attempting to respond to the challenge of global warming and to the expectation Canadians hold for a healthy economy and enhanced quality of life.  Actions include energy conservation, the introduction of a carbon tax (British Columbia) and the possibility of carbon cap and trade legislation (or agreements among some provinces).  An area of increasing attention is how we develop communities and build and use residential and commercial buildings.

In Green Building and Development as a Public Good, Mike Buzzelli argues that green building and development faces a classic policy paradox:  we collectively agree that improvements are needed in the built environment but we are caught in a whirlwind of information and debate about how to move forward.  We are motivated to "be green" but challenged by implementation.

Release Date: 11 Jun 2009
Number of pages: 10
Document number: 51433

Theme:

Cities and Communities

Related Publications:

CPRN in the News: Collaborative governance structures critical for green building and development
CPRN in the News: How to Build Green for a Healthy Future
E-network: It's Time to Focus on Green Building and Development Policy
Other: CPRN Centre for Green Development