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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/15/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 6/15/21

Eco-Roofs Growing Into Urban Role in Portland

As green roofs proliferate atop new buildings in Portland, landscape architects are learning lessons about what works and what doesn’t.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/31/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/31/21

How Vancouver is Protecting Itself From Future Flooding — With Plants

Green infrastructure promises to keep the worst of flooding and contaminated rivers at bay. But while it has set ambitious targets, Vancouver is falling behind many other big cities. Could Seattle offer an answer?

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/20/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/20/21

Green Roofs Can Lower Your Energy Bill

Researchers at the University of Guam found sustainable solutions in green roof infrastructure.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/6/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 5/6/21

Doane Stuart School Goes Green with New Rooftop Mushroom Farm Installation

Doane Stuart’s Green Roof is said to be the only one of its kind in the region, featuring a 22,000 square foot outdoor meeting area and living laboratory with 60,000 plants from 70 different species.

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.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/26/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/26/21

To Pay For Green Infrastructure, Cities Are Turning Stormwater Into An Economic Resource

But clever new financing instruments come with their own risks

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/23/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/23/21

Green Roof Atop the S&WB Building Helps Handle Stormwater Runoff Through the Beauty of Flowers

A blue roof, which also sits atop the building, temporarily holds stormwater to slow its runoff into the drainage system.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/17/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/17/21

The First Net Zero Energy Restaurant in the Quick-Service Industry

When it comes to dining out in an energy-efficient manner, you can now have your fries and eat them, too.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/15/21 Green Roofs for Healthy Cities 4/15/21

Investing in Green Infrastructure is Good for Business

Making the needed investment in our nation’s water infrastructure will yield significant job creation, better competitive position for U.S. businesses, and resilient economic growth.