Raleigh Grey to Green 2025 Conference to Explore Green Infrastructure Strategies for Climate Resilient Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is hosting the Raleigh Grey to Green Conference, taking place on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the JC Raulston Arboretum. This full-day event will convene architects, landscape architects, policymakers, and green infrastructure professionals to explore the latest innovations in sustainable urban design. Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and case studies, attendees will gain valuable insights into climate resilience, stormwater management, and strategies for creating healthier cities. Learn more about the event here.
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the Southeast, Raleigh is facing the dual challenges of increasing temperatures and heavier rainfall events. Green infrastructure, such as green roofs, urban tree canopies, permeable landscapes, and bioswales, plays a critical role in managing stormwater, reducing the urban heat island effect, and improving livability. The Raleigh Grey to Green Conference will showcase how these solutions are being implemented to protect natural waterways and create more resilient and vibrant communities.
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to 7 continuing education credits while engaging with industry leaders, including:
Eric Durnford, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities: Ten Design Tips to Maximize Green Roof Stormwater Management
David Hoffman, Hoffman Nursery: Stormwater to Skyline: Plant-Driven Strategies for Nature-Based Design
Sara Downing: Elevating Roof Garden Design: Cultivating Platforms for Belonging
Neal Wisenbaker: Cues to Care and Participation: How to Improve Public Acceptance in Green Infrastructure
Kate Ancaya, PLA, GRP, and Emilio Ancaya, Living Roofs Inc.: 20 Years of Green Roof Design and Construction: Regional Realities, Resilient Strategies, and the Road Ahead
Anna Ahern, Living Roofs Inc.: From Concept to Crane: Expert Design and Delivery with Landscape-on-Structure Professionals
Becca Turbeville, Soprema USA: The Forgotten Space in Between the Green Roof: Waterproofing
Joshua Robinson: Hurricane Helene Retrospective: River Restoration in Western North Carolina
The Raleigh Grey to Green Conference is a valuable opportunity for networking, professional growth, and advancing the movement toward healthier, more climate-resilient cities.
Registration is now open. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Raleigh Grey to Green Conference!
From the Living Architecture Monitor
