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CitiesAlive 2026 Announces Rachel Wilkins of Bjarke Ingels Group Among Keynote Speakers
Rachel Wilkins, RLA, of Bjarke Ingels Group will be a keynote speaker at CitiesAlive 2026 in New York City, presenting The BIG U on coastal resilience, green infrastructure, and climate-adaptive public space along Lower Manhattan. Register by June 30 for early bird savings.
Submissions Now Open for the 2026 Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence
Submissions are now open for the Jeffrey L. Bruce Awards of Excellence program until July 3 2026. Submit now!
CitiesAlive 2026 Announces Integrated Solar Green Roofs Workshop
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announces the Integrated Solar Green Roofs Workshop, a masterclass at CitiesAlive 2026 led by Alan Burchell, Principal of Urbanstrong.
CitiesAlive 2026 Announces Bill Browning of Terrapin Bright Green Among Keynote Speakers
Bill Browning, Founding Partner of Terrapin Bright Green, will keynote CitiesAlive 2026 in New York City with Re-Wilding Our Buildings, exploring how green roofs and vegetated systems can enhance biodiversity, restore ecosystems, and reconnect cities with nature. Register by June 30 for early bird rates.
CitiesAlive 2026 Announces Anthony Fieldman of DIALOG as Keynote Speaker
Anthony Fieldman of DIALOG will keynote CitiesAlive 2026 in New York City with Centennial Upheaval: The Coming Age of Abundance, exploring how systemic design failures drive today’s global crises and how cities can move toward resilience, equity, and abundance. Register by June 30 for early bird savings.
Urban Green Council to Host NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends Conference at NYU
Urban Green Council’s NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends conference brings together industry leaders at NYU on June 3 to explore decarbonization, resilience, affordability, and the future of New York City’s built environment.
CitiesAlive New York City Conference Agenda is Now Online & Early Bird Registration Is Open!
CitiesAlive 2026 conference will address green infrastructure solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in cities, such as stormwater management, heat, biodiversity loss, human well-being, equity and more.
Announcing The Chicago Grey to Green Green Infrastructure Conference and Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training June 11-12, 2026
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces the Grey to Green Chicago Conference.
Dan Karins Appointed Head of GAF Commercial Sales
GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced that Dan Karins will assume responsibility for the full Commercial Sales business, succeeding Alma Garnett, who will step back from her day-to-day responsibilities at the end of 2026 and transition into a long-term strategic advisory role.
Reconnecting Nature With Cities Using the Internet of Nature with Nadina Galle
Ecological engineer Nadina Galle explores how technology, biodiversity, and green infrastructure can reconnect people with nature and create healthier, more resilient cities.
Nadezhda Pirovich | Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP)
Nadezhda Pirovich completed her GRIMP and continues to build her profile through academic achievements, professional development, and emerging contributions.
Maria Alejandra Acuna Alvarez | Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP)
Discover insights from GRIMP-certified professional Maria Alejandra Acuna Alvarez, a Lead Green Roof Technician at Ginkgo Sustainability, as she shares her journey into the green roof industry.
Houston Green Roof Coalition Launches to Advance Green Infrastructure Across the City
Houston Green Roof Coalition launches to advance green roofs and urban sustainability in Houston. Learn about its mission, initiatives, and upcoming April 29, 2026 event at the Glassell School of Art.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Spring 2026 Business Case Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
GRHC launches the Spring 2026 Business Case issue of Living Architecture Monitor, highlighting the economic, environmental, and policy value of green roofs. Explore expert insights on financing, maintenance, and climate resilience shaping the future of living architecture.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Announces CitiesAlive New York 2026 Advisory Committee
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces the CitiesAlive 2026 Advisory Committee, a group of industry leaders guiding the 20th CitiesAlive Conference on green roofs, green walls, and living architecture in Brooklyn, New York, from September 30 to October 2, 2026.
CitiesAlive 2026 to Be Held at a Green Key Eco-Rated Hotel in the Heart of Brooklyn
Book discounted rooms for CitiesAlive 2026 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, a Green Key Eco-Rated hotel in Brooklyn. Join the 20th annual conference on green roofs, green walls, and living architecture, September 30 to October 2, 2026.
CitiesAlive 2026 Call for Proposals and Research Papers Are Now Open
The Call for Proposals and Research Papers for CitiesAlive 2026 is now open. Taking place September 30 - October 2, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York, the 20th annual conference on green roofs, walls, and living architecture invites designers, researchers, and practitioners to submit abstracts by April 1, 2026.
SOPREMA U.S. Completes Brand Integration of Coatings and Roof Maintenance Line
SOPREMA U.S. has officially completed the integration of Tropical Roofing Products (TRP) into the SOPREMA brand.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches New Editorial Board for Living Architecture Monitor
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) announces a new Editorial Board with elevent members for Living Architecture Monitor (LAM), its online magazine featuring research, case studies, and industry insights on green roofs and walls.
New Podcast on Sustainable Futures: Charting the Evolution of Green Roofs with Linda Velazquez
Join Sustainable Futures for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, legacy, and the next chapter of living architecture.