Rain gardens, green roofs, and bioretention cells can be beneficial alternatives to stormwater ponds

Downtown Neighbors Alliance to take the lead in green economy in Pittsburgh

Amsterdam is home to 45,000 sq metres of ‘blue-green’ roofs, which absorb rainwater and allow it to be used by building residents to water plants and flush toilets

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

In 2023-24, our Living Cities Canada Fund is helping 28 local communities in seven provinces across Canada to create green infrastructure including pollinators gardens, rain gardens, mini forests etc in their cities/towns

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

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

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

Blue-Green Roofs hold the promise of greatly improving the stormwater management performance of roofs.

In order to combat the consequences of climate change such as urban flooding and heat island effects, sustainable measures needed to be adopted.

Stormwater management on a large installation requires a multifaceted approach.

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

How rain defines, and, in the future, will continue to shape our city

Sustainability and facilities officials recently got to show off the University’s green stormwater infrastructure to a group of mostly non-Pitt-affiliated professionals.

The Rooftop Days festival is part of a campaign to use more of Rotterdam’s flat roofs to add greenery, harvest solar power, and collect rainwater.

Vegetation-covered roofs may be challenging to create and maintain, but they can be up to 40 degrees cooler than conventional roofs. They can also reduce flash flooding and provide islands of habitat for pollinators.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce the Blue-Green Roof Virtual Symposium on February 16 from 1 PM - 5 PM EST.

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

According to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, the organization that has helped establish many green roofs, there are 68 in the city that take up about 11 acres of space.

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