July 19, 2024
Written by Abdul Matin Sarfraz for the National Observer
"The primary contributors to urban flooding, according to Buchanan, include extensive paved surfaces that prevent water absorption into the ground. She noted that nearly a quarter of Toronto's land area consists of paved streets, with significant off-street parking exacerbating the issue.
“Toronto needs to improve its grey infrastructure and has many plans to do so, but the city has many cost-effective opportunities to improve the green infrastructure that plays a key role in absorbing stormwater before it ever reaches the sewer system.”
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