Elevated Terraformed Hiking Paths
Bring the great outdoors into the city. Unique green zones (creatively... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... designed parkettes representing various terrains found outside the city) linked by elevated paths that twist, turn, ascend and descend to create challenging/inspiring activity for hikers to enjoy in the comfort of their own backyards. A great way to inspire fitness, and provide tourists with a sense of what lay outside the city. These paths could be enclosed to provide shelter from the elements and remain usable throughout the seasons. As well, information on plants, rocks, ponds, caved sections, as well as more information on the represented outlying areas (found along the paths) could be provided to hikers on a geopositoning app for their smart phones, for them to discover as they trek through different sections. A larger picture could have each path linked by parkettes, creating a system of elevated trails that cover a great distance, and at certain interval parkettes, guided treks could be offered to tourists, with hiking boot rentals and supplies, as well as to provide security for those who aren't too sure on their feet. Revenues from these guided trek 'outposts' could help generate maintenance fees for the paths, and work to support path expansion.
Ultimately, bringing a little more scenic Ontario into the seemingly building laiden facade of the city could act to reinvigorate Toronto's active community, and could work as a huge stepping stone to other 'great outdoors' inspired projects Yet perhaps even more motivating, would be to create something soo uniquely done, that it puts travelling to Toronto on everyones bucket list (hence the 'elevated' and 'terraformed')
Peter Coulter
2012-08-08 12:16am
Ontario
plant more trees
we should plant more trees because it will benefit us in many ways like... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... helping us breathe, better for the environment and help us stop pollution
Naiddia Peracha
2012-08-12 11:58pm
Ontario
What would really help make our community even better is community gardens.... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... We've had great success with some of these in the past! What's amazing about community gardens is that one project helps in so many different ways.
Community gardens give us a chance to meet people in our neighbourhood, and that strengthens the community; we are also given the chance to grow our own healthy food, which gives us the chance to eat better-quality food that we might not be able to have if it weren't for the community gardens.
Another things community gardens give us is feeling good about growing and eating local food, which is much better for the environment, because the food doesn't have to be flown in from far-off countries. We also feel happier when we're working outside, so gardens contribute to our well-being.
There are so many great things that come from one simple idea - everything from being happier, to feeding our children better, to helping the environment.
Julia Herperger
2012-08-13 3:28am
Saskatchewan
Add rooftop gardens to bus depot and parking area.
The fumes from the buses that arrive and depart daily are terrible. we... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... have rooftop gardens on other buildings and sidewalk planters on Yonge and Bloor Streets. These would be far more useful in cleaning up the polluted air in the bus depot area and they would improve the esthetics of one of the areas out tourists see first. A roof over the parking area plus a garden on top would also help. Right now the area looks like a slum. There was a recent shooting. It is near the Eaton Centre and City Hall so it is a particularly bad spot for such an 'eyesore'
Sondra Harcourt
2012-08-16 12:22pm
Ontario
Add dedicated bike racks to all Brampton Transit Züm (BRT service) bus... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... stop shelters. The city of Brampton will have three of these bus lines by this fall, yet none of the bus shelters are equipped with bike racks. Given that this is a limited stop bus service, the distances to get to and from a stop are greater and being able to bike to the bus could prove to be a time saver and encourage more people to take the bus.
Alexandre Payette
2012-08-13 7:31pm
Ontario
arrival and bus information live for buses
I saw this in sweden where the major bus stops had signs that showed live... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... information as to which bus would be next to arrive and in how many minutes. People seem to have a hard time reading schedules and to encourage use of buses this type of system would work best where each bus had a GPS so the bus location and its arrival at the next stop would be accurately be predictible. In a small town like Penticton it could boost bus usage a lot and be less expensive to implement as a test for other cities
David Folstad
2012-08-14 2:21am
British Columbia
Clean Bicycle Rest Areas
Along the popular "Train-du-nord" bicycle path in the Laurentians, create... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... clean rest areas with seating that offers shade through the use of trees and other greens. This would encourage people to ride the bike path more often, allowing them to be in better shape and rest along the way
Marc Vachon
2012-08-14 4:41pm
Quebec
ebike chargin stations
I would like to put ebike charging stations at all the government buildings... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... and major retailers. By ebike charging stations I mean outdoor duplex receptacles for use by the general public. These are cheap to install unlike the care recharge stations. These would be installed beside all the bike racks. It there is not a suitable bike rack, theses can be installed too. Since Orillia allows ebikes on trails, there can be a recharge station every few miles too, strategically placed.
Once set up it will provide a model for how to electrify a city for ebikes.
Allan Harmsworth
2012-08-17 4:40am
Ontario
Municipal Grounds and Building Roof Tops with low mount, turbulent wind,... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... slow rotation, bird safe micro and small windpowered generators with energy storage selling electricity back to the grid to supplement local city revenues without raising taxes. Target sites include Arena roof tops, Sports Fields, Storage Lots, Fire Department Locations, Metro Works Departments Yard
Robert Reive
2012-08-01 6:07pm
Ontario
This idea is inspired by a tourist construction project taking place in... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... Singapore where massive man-made statuesque lamps are coated with photovoltaic cell and designed in the shape of trees. These “tree lamps†shown in the attached image, are powered by their solar panels, are also made of wiry and porous allowing local epiphytes and vines to grow around structure. The results is an absolutely stunning living, sustainable, energy producing lamp.
My concept is to take an urban neighbourhood which lacks both greenery and sufficient lighting and replace or accentuate current light fixtures such as lampposts or park lights with scaled down, simplified versions of these “lamp treesâ€. Since poor communities are simultaneously associated with a lack of green space and insufficient infrastructure, this would be elegant method for improving the ascetics, safety and sustainability of a community.
Stephanie Loeb
2012-08-04 12:41pm
Ontario
Rainwater Storage
Local and federal bylaws be adopted that require all new development,residential,commercial,industrial... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... etc. to install large capacity,ie 5000-10000 gallon tanks on property which would store water for irrigation and possibly drinkable water if required. They would come equipped with a pump system powered by solar as well as electical for operation. This iniative would save literally billions of gallons of this most precious resource.This would be a very green iniative and really impact the effects of growth and development. Water is our most precious resource. Thank you for your consideration
fred scarfe
2012-08-13 4:51pm
British Columbia
Every day businesses throw away items that can be used by teachers, artists,... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... crafters, home-schoolers and others.
Why not set up a store where these items can be sold, inexpensively, to those who can use them? Goods can be dropped off, picked up on a regular basis or just a one-time pickup.
Locals cleaning out their homes, garages and attics can contribute , also, with items like old photos, photo slides, fabric pieces, art supplies, crayons, etc. Items they would have thrown away.
When there is a large amount of a particular piece, it can go in the 'bulk' section. This would be the area of the store where patrons buy a bag (S,M,L) and just fill it up with what they want. Other items may be sold on an individual basis.
The store can also offer workshops showing ways to use the available materials.
This is not an original idea, as there are a few stores around like this, such as SCRAPS in San Fran and Creation Station in Seattle. But they are few and far between. Why? There is no reason every city could not have an outlet like this. It would reduce garbage in the landfill, give cash-strapped artists and teachers (and here, in B.C. anyway, teachers have almost NO money for art supplies) an inexpensive source for materials and part of the profits could go to a charity. I'm partial to the SPCA, but that's just my preference.
If there were available funds, I can see a bus being renovated to accommodate some of these materials and then being driven to different schools. The bus could contribute to the art program and educate the kids on reducing and reusing.
I could go on and on as I have tons of ideas for workshops, items that can get collected and used and ways this idea can contribute to the community and help the planet, but I'll stop here.
Hope you like my idea!
The accompanying ATC (Artist Trading Card) by Maxine Finch is made from:
- Used admittance ticket
- Page from outdated dictionary
- Piece of an old map
- Picture from old book
- 'Discover' and the base of the piece are on leftover matte board.
Leanne Bishop
2012-08-15 10:00pm
British Columbia
More bicycle lanes in this city DN_MTL
There should be more money invested towards seperate bicycle lanes, there... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... needs to be better ways of transportation for cyclists in this city
Nick Jarafi
2013-10-31 11:40pm
Quebec
green buses
build more green buses to reduce smog & have cleaner air
Milorad Obradovic
2013-10-31 11:38pm
Ontario
Newspaper recycling Montreal DN_MTL
I would have the city invest in a newspaper recycling business where you... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... receive the newspaper through your ordinary methods and when you are done this third party company comes and picks it up and in turn serves as a recycling service
Costa Kokoriannis
2013-10-31 11:37pm
Quebec
Carbon offsetting programs DN_MTL
a Carbon offsetting program would be a great thing to start in Montreal.... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... AFAIK there isn't one here, and it would be a great way to ecologically impact this city
Vinoth Kuhsparajah
2013-10-31 11:35pm
Quebec
Community Gardens are an investment DN_MTL
Community garden(s) would be a great idea to invest in. It would also be... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... in favor of growing local produce
Skye Bernard-Astles
2013-10-31 11:33pm
Quebec
Replace egg cartons being sold in grocery stores! DN_MTL
All egg cartons should be out of cardboard and the money should be used... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... toward buying the ones in styrofoam and plasti
Helen Llamar
2013-10-31 11:31pm
Quebec
implement Green Roofs in Mtl DN_MTL
Green roofing is an amazing way to help the environment. the Amount being... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... offered by Smart would not be enough to cover a major project but its programs like this that start the ball rolling. I love it
Gavin Ellis
2013-10-31 11:29pm
Quebec
graffity wall DN_MTL
A graffity wall in my neighborhood is what I would use the money for.
Kerwin Syed Lucius
2013-10-31 11:28pm
Quebec
Replace laundromats DN_MTL
Laundromats, with the machines being used, use a lot of energy that could... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... be conserved. PEople should buy their own machines or wash clothes by themselves to save energy and water I would use 50 000 to back thi
KEvin Brunai
2013-10-31 11:26pm
Quebec
?Green library DN_MTL
a green Library in my neighborhood would be a great idea for everyone,... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... especially the youth.$ 50 000 would be well spent
Alex Findler
2013-10-31 11:24pm
Quebec
buy local use Organic DN_MTL
We can help the ecological situation of montreal by always buying local... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... and supporting local businesses as well. Use organic and help the environmen
Muni Mulla
2013-10-31 11:22pm
Quebec
more renewable energy sources in MONTREAL DN_MTL
Montreal needs more renewable energy sources. Or even for electric cars,... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... charging docks stationed in multiple areas around the city would be a great way to start with the times,
David Mubuk
2013-10-31 11:20pm
Quebec
Newspaper recycling Montreal DN_MTL
I would have the city invest in a newspaper recycling business where you... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... receive the newspaper through your ordinary methods and when you are done this third party company comes and picks it up and in turn serves as a recycling service
Costa Kokoriannis
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Quebec
green buses
build more green buses to reduce smog & have cleaner air
Milorad Obradovic
views
Ontario
More bicycle lanes in this city DN_MTL
There should be more money invested towards seperate bicycle lanes, there... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... needs to be better ways of transportation for cyclists in this city
Nick Jarafi
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Quebec
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duel flush toilets
When I lived in Australia every toilet was a duel flush. I know people... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... don't like to talk about toilets of all things but this saves a great deal of water and decreases the impact on the environment well saving you money on your water bill. Why are these so rare in Canada
Kacey Postill
2013-06-05 3:32pm
Ontario
More garbage receptacles
There are certain areas in our city where there are no garbage cans handy... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... and people just drop their garbage. I would purchase more garbage cans and recycling bins to fill in these gaps
Maggie Kannon
2013-06-07 12:03pm
Ontario
I would like to support the creation of another community garden for the... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... southern part of the city. The Sunnidale Garden is great for residents with no land access and it would be fantastic to have another site within the city for more edible gardens
Maggie Kannon
2013-06-10 6:00pm
Ontario
Clean Up Contests
I think quarterly garbage clean-up contests would be a fun way to keep... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... the ditches and sidewalks clean. There could be cash prizes in a random draw for participating and then prizes for most collected. I think this would foster community spirit and friendly rivalry as well as get rid of unsightly trash. Once the $50,000 was used up then local businesses could be approached to fund the contests
Maggie Kannon
2013-06-13 2:09pm
Ontario
More dog parks
I would love to see more off leash dog parks in Toronto.
Jenna Lyn
2013-06-14 4:19pm
Ontario
Cours obligatoires au secondaire
Selon moi, il devrait y avoir quelques heures de cours PRATIQUES obligatoires... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... au secondaire, tel que le nettoyage de printemps dans notre quartier ou encore planter des arbustes etc. Ce programme pourrait être différent et plus exigent au fur a mesure que l'étudiant progresse pendant ses études secondaires
Kahl Mohan
2013-06-14 9:45pm
Quebec
Due to captive audiences traveling to and from work, bus advertizing of... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... green projects as well as funds for an all-route bike rack in front of each bus is the answer
Wayn Picar
2013-06-15 4:21pm
Alberta
Edible Statues
The $50, 000 could be used to fund the creation of statues designed and... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... created by a local artist. The statues would incorporate growing receptacles in which city workers would cultivate vegetables. These vegetables would then be donated to one of our food share programs which accept fresh vegetables. The statues would be placed in one of our public parks
Maggie Kannon
2013-06-16 11:50am
Ontario
Cell phone chargers based on emotion during movies in a theatre
These chargers would actively work during laughter of a comedy movie, screams... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... from a horror movie, etc
Ad Parlor
2013-06-20 11:00am
Ontario
I would love to see a publicity campaign run in our city that promotes... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... walking as a means of transportation.
Most of the neighbourhoods in Barrie support some walking venues within 1 km of people's homes.
It would be fantastic to see more people walking to the store, the hair salon, the movies, afterschool and evening activities, their friends' houses, the restaurant where they will entertain clients, the library, the liquor store...anywhere and everywhere
Maggie Kannon
2013-06-24 2:16pm
Ontario
Think it's time to start looking at combining efforts to create efficiencies... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... in large cities...
For example, we currently pay top union wages for street cleanup, park maintenance, etc. Why not work with local council to declare certain weekday / weekend afternoons in the warmer months as Civic Works days, whereby registrant taxpayers help maintain / clean the city, and are granted municipal tax credits for doing so. Businesses that allow employees to participate during working hours are also granted tax credits, and corporate sponsorship of branded events is encouraged (reinvesting Corp donations back into the project, or the municipalities' coffers).
In this manner, citizens are encouraged to participate in their communities, are compensated for their time, and budget is saved by not overpaying unionized staff for menial tasks. Side benefits include getting our citizens outside / more active, fostering community spirit, and allowing for corporate PR dollars to funnel directly into stretched city budget
Andrew Hogg
2013-06-28 4:03pm
Ontario
Support from goverment to get electric or hybryd cars
The government would support with some quantity of money to the people... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... class="truncate_ellipsis">... which want to change to an ecological car, like a smart 3 cyl, electric cars or hybrid cars. this support would be part of the down payment for the Car.
Humberto Lopez
2013-06-28 4:08pm
British Columbia