Future infrastructure growth model

This article from the University of Toronto introduces a statistical tool developed to forecast embodied greenhouse gas emissions associated with future housing and infrastructure construction. It underscores Canada’s need to build 5.8 million homes by 2030 while meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets. The article also explores strategies like altering urban form and reducing material intensity to help achieve these climate goals.
Authors: Keagan Rankin and Shoshanna Saxe
Topics include: GHG budgeting, urban form, building design.