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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/28/24 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/28/24

11 Acres of Plant-infused Green Roofs Go ‘Blue’–Capturing Rainwater in Flood-Prone Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s roofs have just been converted into a giant sponge that will make the city more climate resilient.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/20/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/20/23

Arquitectonica Creates a Green and Gorgeous Student Housing Complex for the University of Miami

At 569,000 square feet, the development provides for a variety of mixed-uses for students and resembles the popular “live, work, play” model.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/4/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/4/23

New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods

Devastating deluges around the world point to the metropolis of tomorrow: the “sponge city.” Think more parks and fewer parking lots.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/29/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/29/23

When Storm Sewers Can’t Cope, ‘Sponge Cities’ Help Absorb the Overflow

Cities are still catching up with the natural protection systems that can make a difference when engineered infrastructure is overwhelmed by severe weather.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/8/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/8/23

Rooftop Gardens Pitched for Bus Stops as Cheap Remedy to NYC’s Flood Problems

As New York City spends billions preparing for its next flood, new research suggests a cheaper resource may already be scattered across the five boroughs

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 3/14/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 3/14/23

As Heatwaves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places Are Pioneering Solutions

As heatwaves and floods hit cities worldwide, Thami Croeser, RMIT University finds some inspiring examples of cities embracing pioneering solutions to mitigate the impacts.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 1/25/23 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 1/25/23

As Heat Waves and Floods Hit Cities Worldwide, These Places are Pioneering Solutions

Around the world we are seeing effective retrofitting of cities to adapt to more extreme weather.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 11/8/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 11/8/22

Weather to the Extreme: Can You Survive it?

Prepare in advance for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and severe electrical storms to keep your operation up and running with minimal downtime.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/6/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 10/6/21

Green Roofs Installed on Admiral’s Row Buildings at the Brooklyn Navy Yard

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection on Monday joined with Steiner NYC, developer of Steiner Studios, to announce the addition of three green roofs at Admiral’s Row in the Brooklyn Navy Yard

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 9/28/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 9/28/21

City of San Diego Releasing Plan to Tackle Climate Change

The City of San Diego is getting ready to release a climate action plan.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/24/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 8/24/21

As Sea Levels Rise in Boston, Stormwater May Have Nowhere To Go

Even the experts agree: no one wants to think about the sewer system.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/12/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/12/21

Climate Change Likely Means More Flooding in Toronto

Charging a new stormwater fee is not the only way to help stem the tide

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/28/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/28/21

Why Green Roofs Have the Power to Reduce Flooding in Cities

If more Canadians commit to green roofs, we could collectively reduce the harm caused by catastrophic flooding.