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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/4/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/4/22

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Debuts Edible Garden

The garden includes a “living wall” that will grow herbs, berries and more for the hospital kitchen.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/1/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 7/1/22

New Bird Species Flock to Javits Center’s Green Roof

Two new wild bird species were recently identified at the Javits Center’s nearly seven-acre green roof, which has evolved into a unique wildlife sanctuary since its genesis in 2014.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/30/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/30/22

Cities Mandate Green Roofs to Capture Stormwater, Cool Environment and Support Biodiversity

Green roofs are vegetated spaces on top of buildings. They offer many benefits like capturing stormwater, cooling the environment, and supporting biodiversity.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/9/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/9/22

Ohio Students Educate the Community About Green Roofs

Ohio University students are taking their voices, their models and even coloring books into the local community to demonstrate the benefits of green roofs to area children and families.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/8/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/8/22

Inside Rotterdam’s Quest to Green 10 Million Square Feet of Rooftops

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.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/7/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/7/22

As Heat Waves Increase, Green Roofs Could Help Cool Texas Cities

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 6/6/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/6/22

How Green Walls Make Air More Breathable

In addition to their aesthetic appeal, many enthusiasts and designers install green walls for their air-purifying ability.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/3/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/3/22

Green Roofs are Worth the Cost for Urban Residents

A new study explores how much Portland residents are willing to pay to increase the number of green roofs across the city.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/2/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/2/22

NASA Explores Potential for Green Roofs to Lower Temperatures in Cities

Research undertaken by NASA has found that rooftop gardens can offer substantial temperature reductions in cities during summer months.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/1/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/1/22

Green Walls in Offices Have a Positive Impact on Skin and Immune Health

Study showed air-circulating green walls modified microbiota affecting skin health and enhanced immune regulation.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/30/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/30/22

Novel PV System Design for Green Rooftops from France

French startup Ecovégétal has developed a PV system configuration that uses vegetation to reduce the operating temperature of the modules.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/10/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/10/22

Green Roofs Benefits Heavily Outweigh the Costs for Urban Residents

Study also finds Portland's residents are willing to pay for the benefits of green roofs.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/9/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/9/22

New Law In France: Green Roofs On All New Commercial Buildings

The French Parliament recently approved a new law requiring all new commercial buildings to partially have their roofs covered with plants or solar panels.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/26/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/26/22

Governor Hochul Announces New Rooftop Farm At The Jacob Javits Convention Center In Midtown, Manhattan

Following a $1.55 billion renovation, the Jacob K. Javits Center in Midtown, Manhattan now features a one-acre rooftop farm.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/25/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/25/22

Green-Roofed Bus Shelters in Utrecht

The city of Utrecht has completed the wide-scale installation of green roofs on its bus stops.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/22/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/22/22

Mayor Adams Opens Rooftop Farm on Staten Island to Grow Organic Produce, Absorb Stormwater to Reduce Neighborhood Flooding

New rooftop farm on Staten Island grows food and absorbs stormwater.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/21/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/21/22

PSU Receives NSF Grant To Improve Understanding Of Green Roofs

A New Study Aims To Improve Understanding Of How Different Plant Species Perform On Green Roofs And Enhance Models Used For Green Roof Design

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/19/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/19/22

A Green Roof for San Francisco

An elevated park that is actually a multi-modal transit center. Salesforce Transit Center is a transportation hub that transforms urban experiences.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/7/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/7/22

NASA Researcher Finding Ways to Turn Down the Heat in Cities

Rooftop greenery can ease severe heat in cities, according to research from NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/6/22 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/6/22

That Buzz on City Rooftops? Beekeeping Is Going Corporate

Urban hives are helping companies burnish their green credentials, but there are only so many city flowers to go around.