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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.
The Case for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure
Resilient infrastructure must not only withstand climate impacts, but also be able to recover quickly after disruptions.
Canada’s Only Rooftop Garden on Top of a Supermarket Keeps on Producing
From the parking lot, you might not know that atop of the IGA Extra Famille Duchemin, in Ville-Saint-Laurent, sits a 29,000-square-foot garden.
Positive Changes to New York Tax Abatement Program Finally Pass New York State Legislature
The Tax Abatement provides existing and new building owners with the opportunity to reduce property taxes in exchange for implementing a green roof.
The 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive returns to Toronto with the City of Toronto as the Co-Host
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities the North American Industry Association for the green roof and wall industry is pleased to announce the City of Toronto as co-host of the 20th Anniversary CitiesAlive conference November 6 - 9, 2024. Register by July 31, 2024 to take advantage of the early bird rate.
The Green Wall Revolution: How Vertical Gardens are Purifying Urban Air
As cities grapple with increasing air pollution, these innovative gardens offer a promising solution.
Sky High Sustainability: NASA Johnson’s Pocket Prairie Flourishes Atop Building 12
Buzzing with bees, baby birds, and wildflowers, the rooftop garden atop building 12 at Johnson Space Center in Houston reflects NASA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Group Vows to Turn Downtown Rooftops Into Vibrant Green Spaces
Downtown Neighbors Alliance to take the lead in green economy in Pittsburgh
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.
The Green Roof at AHWC: A Hidden Campus Gem, Reimagined
Nestled just outside the third floor of the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) lies a hidden gem that adds a special touch to our campus environment—The Green Roof at AHWC
Norwegian firm unveils vertical solar panels boosting green rooftops
The Norwegian company Over Easy Solar proposes a new approach to installing photovoltaic panels on roofs.
How Cities Around the World are Finding Ways to Beat Extreme Heat
With heatwaves breaking records around the world, urban planners and local officials are coming up with solutions to keep sweltering cities cooler, and save lives.
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.
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.
Researchers Reveal the Best Living Wall Plants to Reduce Air Pollution
A study has named three plants the most effective to use on a living wall to clean up the air in your home and yard
Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.