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Green Roofs Deliver Critical Protection From ‘Severe Urban Heating’
A Seoul case study underscores the positive social and environmental outcomes of such policy changes.
‘On Every Roof Something is Possible’: How Sponge Cities Could Change the Way We Handle Rain
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
Living Roofs are a Gateway to More Holistic Green Cities
Advocates for the roofs say that they can mitigate air pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen a building’s demand for air-conditioning by up to 75 percent.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Inspiring Podcast Episode with Dr. Sabine O’Hara
The Sustainable Futures podcast releases a new captivating episode featuring esteemed educator and advocate, Dr. Sabine O’Hara, Ph.D., from the University of the District of Columbia
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
CitiesAlive 2024 20th Anniversary Celebration: Call For Proposals & Research Papers Now Open!
We are now accepting powerpoint presentations and research paper proposals for the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024
Spreading Sun While Raising Funds: Local Urban Farm Looks to Expand Operations
The Green Roof Urban Farm is looking to expand its operations and is asking for the community’s help — but that help won’t go unrewarded
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.
Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.
American Hydrotech Receives Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals® for Garden Roof® Assemblies
American Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies have successfully passed a series of tests and met the rigorous requirements to achieve FM Approvals
Green Roofs Lower City Temperatures, Boost Energy Savings: Study
New research shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand.
CitiesAlive 2024 20th Anniversary Celebration:Call For Proposals & Research Papers Now Open!
The CitiesAlive 2024 Advisory Committee seeks practical, dynamic, and interactive presentations on a number of emergent green infrastructure research topics
Virtual Symposium: Green Roofs or Solar Panels, Do We Have to Choose?
This symposium aims to dispel the notion that one must choose between green roofs and solar panels by demonstrating the many synergistic benefits
Biophilic Design Is the Decorating Trend You Need To Try if You Love Plants
This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future
Transforming Four Belfast Urban Spaces: From Grey to Green
Almost £115,000 is being invested in making the city greener as part of A Bolder Vision for Belfast
How Urban Green Roofs are Gifts That Keep on Giving
In the era of climate change, every surface that offers a habitat to plants and animals counts.
Victoria Getting the Green Light for Fewer Barriers to Green Roofs
Council voted in favour of making easier to explore use of green roofs
Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings Launches Episode 13, Pioneering Ecology Based Architecture with Ken Yeang
The episode features an insightful conversation with renowned architect and ecologist, Ken Yeang.
Building and Construction Sector Show Collective Force at COP28
Over 350 Industry Leaders Sign Open Letter to Negotiators and Heads of States Demanding the Regulatory Change Needed to Tackle the #climatecrisis
Save the Date: CitiesAlive 20th Anniversary Conference in Toronto - November 6-9, 2024
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to announce that the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive will be held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024. Session and paper proposal submission are open now!