Save the Date: CitiesAlive 2026 Returns to New York City After Seven Long Years - November 11 - 13, 2026

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Written By Green Roofs for Healthy Cities

November 24, 2025: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is pleased to announce that CitiesAlive, a green roof and wall conference, will return to New York City from November 11 - 13, 2026. Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, CitiesAlive 2026 will bring together developers, building owners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, designers and researchers for fantastic networking and knowledge-sharing in one of the world’s most influential cities. See here for more information.

“Our members have spoken, and we are thrilled to be bringing CitiesAlive back to New York City! We had a fantastic time networking, learning from experts and touring awesome projects in 2018 and there is much more to see and do in 2026. We hope you will be able to join us!” said Steven W. Peck, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.

CitiesAlive 2026 will feature robust networking opportunities, expert-led masterclasses, policy workshops, panels and keynote presentations, the prestigious Awards of Excellence, an exhibit hall showcasing the latest green infrastructure technologies, and guided tours of New York City’s leading green roof and green infrastructure projects. Attendees can also look forward to experiencing the city’s world-class arts, culture, and design landscape while connecting with the leaders driving innovation in the built environment!

There are ample opportunities for marketing and promotion before, during and after CitiesAlive 2026. Please contact Eric Durnford, edurnford@greenroofs.org for more information. 

Save the date and stay tuned for registration details, program updates, and further announcements as CitiesAlive 2026 approaches!

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