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Rethinking Our Roofs, Parking Lots, and Sidewalks Could Save Money and Lives
The benefits of so-called ‘smart surfaces.’
Climate Change Likely Means More Flooding in Toronto
Charging a new stormwater fee is not the only way to help stem the tide
Why ‘Tiny Forests’ Are Popping Up In Big Cities
Community forests the size of a basketball court can make an outsized difference, providing shade, attracting plants and animals, and even storing a bit of carbon.
The Internet of Nature: A Promising Way To Bring Technology and Ecology Together At Grey To Green
The Internet of Nature is focused on attempting to use new and emerging technologies to monitor and better reconnect people to urban ecosystems.
Well-Designed Outdoor Green Spaces Will Remain Popular In Post-Covid Residential Construction
Building design and technology are becoming increasingly important in the city’s fight to bring temperatures down.
From Grey to Green: Green/Natural Infrastructure Gains a Foothold With The Release of The 2021 Federal Budget
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is excited to announce a new keynote speaker, John Cuddihy, Director of Infrastructure Canada at the Grey to Green Conference June 15, 2021
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?
A Green Vision for a Sustainable Urban Future
Green infrastructure is increasingly playing an important role in European policy-making from climate change, energy efficiency, biodiversity and building renovation to post-pandemic recovery, waste water management and even building aesthetics.
New IU Tool Maps Green Infrastructure in Hoosier Communities
Indiana Green City Mapper allows residents and city planners to see maps of urban green infrastructure and other climate change-related data to maximize resilience benefits.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Upcoming Virtual Symposium on Urban Food Production
Urban agriculture helps build strong local economies, supports local food security, engages people in outdoor activities and supports resilient communities.
Singapore Shows What Serious Urban Farming Looks Like
The vast majority of apartment complexes in Singapore are public housing, which allows the government to designate their rooftops as agricultural spaces in the public interest.
‘It’s Like a Place of Healing’: the Growth of America’s Food Forests
There are more than 70 ‘food forests’ in the US as part of a growing movement to tackle food insecurity and promote urban agriculture
Adlai E. Stevenson High School East Building Addition Awarded Prestigious Zero Energy Certification
Wight & Company is pleased to announce that the Adlai E. Stevenson High School East Building Addition achieved Zero Energy certification from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI)
European Green Infrastructure Day
A unique policy conference dedicated to exploring the state of affairs of urban green infrastructure in the European Union.
What The Heck is a 'Living Building'? It's a First of its Kind for Utah
A Salt Lake City-based architectural firm is transforming its space into a "living building."
Bee Population Steady in Dutch Cities Thanks to Pollinator Strategy
Scheme involving ‘ bee hotels’ and ‘bee stops’ reaps rewards as census shows no strong decline in urban population
To Pay For Green Infrastructure, Cities Are Turning Stormwater Into An Economic Resource
But clever new financing instruments come with their own risks
Lehigh Launches Campus Sustainable Impact Fellowship
The multi-year, interdisciplinary projects focus on advancing Lehigh’s Sustainability Strategic Plan 2030 goals which align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
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.