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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.
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.
Positive Changes to New York Tax Abatement Program Finally Pass New York State Legislature
The Tax Abatement provides existing and new building owners with the opportunity to reduce property taxes in exchange for implementing a green roof.
During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces $60 Million for New Green Resiliency Grant Program
Grant Program to Fund Green Infrastructure Projects Including Green Roofs, Green Streets and Permeable Pavement Advance Comprehensive Resiliency Plan in Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State
American Society of Landscape Architects, New York Announces 2023 ASLA Fellow and Medal Recipients
Annual Program Recognizes Excellence in the Practice of Landscape Architecture
American Society of Landscape Architects, New York (ASLA-NY) Announces 2023 Design Awards Recipients
Annual Program Recognizes Excellence in the Practice of Landscape Architecture
How Voters Said “Yes” to the Environment on Ballot Measures This Year
New York state, Denver and other cities and states around the country found widespread voter support for climate, recycling and cleaner transportation.