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Green Roofs Provide Coverage From New York to the Caribbean
One innovative solution to this problem is the integration of green spaces into urban landscapes, with green roofs emerging as a particularly promising option.
Green Roof Advocate Dusty Gedge on Boosting Urban Biodiversity
A number of experts at the World Green Infrastructure Congress discussed their ideas for strengthening urban biodiversity, among them Dusty Gedge.
Green Space on Roof of Pier 57 in Manhattan Helps Combat Urban Heat Island Effect
Green rooftop spaces, like at Pier 57 on Manhattan's West Side, or the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, are champions of change, climate change, that is.
Shifting Federal Investments To Address Extreme Heat Through Green And Resilient Infrastructure
Now more than ever, communities across the country need to adopt policies and implement projects that promote climate resilience. As climate change continues to impact the planet, extreme heat has become more frequent.
Green Roof for Healthy Cities Announces Green Infrastructure Research Symposium: Unveiling Urban Sustainability Solutions
Exploration of the latest trends and developments in green infrastructure research and sustainable urban solutions takes place virtually on October 25th
Greening Roofs to Boost Climate Resilience
Roofscapes, a startup founded by three MIT students, is planning to build green spaces on pitched roofs in Paris, to decrease temperatures while improving quality of life.
The Inflation Reduction Act Prioritizes Landscape Architecture Solutions to the Climate Crisis
The legislation makes an historic investment of $369 billion to improve energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and help communities adapt to climate impacts.
Living Architecture Monitor Spring 2022 Issue Now LIVE!
The Spring Issue is focused on the importance of living architecture projects that are designed for food production
New Washington State Legislation To Require Large Commercial/Multi-Family Buildings to Have Green Roofs
State Senate Bill 5732 would require all new large commercial and multifamily buildings in the State of Washington to have green roofs, blue-green roofs or bio-solar panel energy generation.
CitiesAlive 2021: Designing for Multi-functionality Launches
CitiesAlive goes global and virtual during the ongoing pandemic.
City of San Diego Releasing Plan to Tackle Climate Change
The City of San Diego is getting ready to release a climate action plan.