Devens Enterprise Commission Wins GRHC Corporate Member Legacy Award For Its Outstanding Support of the Green Roof and Wall Industry
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is excited to announce a new award tailored to companies and non-profit organizations that have generously provided long standing support for the green roof and wall industry over the years, the GRHC Corporate Member Legacy Award!
The purpose of the Corporate Member Legacy Award is to show our gratitude to the companies and non-profits that have been by our side to support the advancement of the green roof and wall industries. This award is given to long-standing corporate and non-profit members who have continuously supported GRHC and its industry building activities for at least ten years. We are excited and proud to be presenting this award to Devens Enterprise Commission on October 18 at CitiesAlive in Philadelphia.
“Devens has been a pioneer in the development of innovative policies that support green roofs and walls as the successfully redevelop this old military base,” said Steven W. Peck, GRP, Honorary ASLA, Founder and President, GRHC.
Devens Chairman William P Marshall stated, “The Commission is proud to support green roofs across North America. We want to thank Mr. Lowitt for his service to the Commissioners and to helping create green roof policies for Devens and the wider community.”
Devens Enterprise Commission
The Devens Enterprise Commission (DEC) is the regulatory and permitting authority for the community. Its role is to administer and enforce the reuse plan, bylaws, regulations, and sustainability vision. The commission functions as a board of health, conservation commission, zoning board of appeals, historic district commission, and planning board.
The DEC recently coordinated the production of the Devens Forward Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, a collaboration between staff, community members, and outside experts that addresses how to build resilience against growing climate change impacts in Devens. For more information visit: www.devenscommunity.com
About Us
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence. We offer The Living Architecture Monitor, with a mission to increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture. We also offer The Living Architecture Academy, dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices.
We invite you to join us for CitiesAlive 2022: Homecoming in Philadelphia from Sunday October 16 to Wednesday October 19 as we meet in person for the first time in almost four years! CitiesAlive is a multi-disciplinary conference, bringing together the best designers, product manufacturers, researchers, and policy makers in the field of living architecture and green infrastructure. Attendees will hear from leading-edge designers, discussing their innovative approaches and newest projects. Hop aboard our Dinner and Drinks Networking Cruise, or build on your professional skills with our industry approved training courses! There are one day passes or full conference passes still available.
From the Living Architecture Monitor
