Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and NYC Soil and Water Conservation District Seek Industry Input to Shape Green Infrastructure Policy for CitiesAlive Conference
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As cities across North America continue to face growing challenges related to stormwater, extreme heat, biodiversity loss, and aging grey infrastructure, we are inviting policymakers, practitioners, researchers, and industry professionals to share their ideas to scale up green infrastructure solutions. We have launched an anonymous policy survey to obtain your feedback.
The survey is being conducted in support of a panel discussion, “Exploring Policies & Programs to Rapidly Scale Up Green Infrastructure”, during CitiesAlive conference in New York City Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 2026. The policy panel session on October 2 will examine policies and programs that result in more rapid and widespread adoption of green infrastructure.
The session will be moderated by Shino Tanikawa, Executive Director of the NYC Soil & Water Conservation District, and feature leading experts in urban stormwater management and policy, including Melissa Enoch, Assistant Commissioner for the Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. “We need to implement ways to speed up adoption of green roofs and walls,” said Steven W. Peck, GRP, Founder, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, “to future proof New York and other cities.”
Policy Session topics will include policy development, municipal programs, implementation barriers, funding mechanisms, and new strategies for accelerating the adoption of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture.
Whether you work in government, landscape architecture, planning, engineering, development, research, or the green infrastructure industry, your perspective can help shape the conversation about the future of green infrastructure! Fill out the survey today.
CitiesAlive 2026 takes place September 30 to October 3, 2026, in Brooklyn, New York, bringing together professionals from across North America to explore how nature-based solutions can address today's most pressing environmental challenges. Register for the conference before July 31 to receive the low early bird rate.
Complete the anonymous survey today and help inform the future of green infrastructure policy. Have your voice heard!
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) develops and protects 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.
GRHC provides online training through the Living Architecture Academy, publishes the quarterly Living Architecture Monitor Magazine, runs in-person and online conferences and events, advocates for supportive green roof and wall policy, provides resources to our members, celebrates outstanding projects, and more. Register for CitiesAlive Conference by July 31st, 2026 to get the early bird special.
The NYC Soil and Water Conservation District, is part of a nationwide system of 3000 districts, assists New Yorkers and local decision-makers in making wise use of the City’s soil, water and related resources.
Their mission is to:
Conserve, preserve and protect natural resources;
Improve water and soil quality;
Prevent soil erosion and sedimentation;
Promote the health, safety and general welfare of the City.
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