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WPAFB Reduces Stormwater Flow Through Low-Impact Development Strategies
Stormwater management on a large installation requires a multifaceted approach.
New Study Provides First Look at Green Roof Distribution Across NYC
Green roofs cover less than 0.1% of New York City’s buildings, according to a new study, and more than half of them are concentrated in wealthier areas like midtown and downtown Manhattan.
Weather to the Extreme: Can You Survive it?
Prepare in advance for hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and severe electrical storms to keep your operation up and running with minimal downtime.
Green Infrastructure: How to Manage Water in a Sustainable Way
By relying on plants, soil, and natural systems to manage rainfall runoff, green infrastructure tackles urban water woes and boosts climate resilience. Here’s how.
Great Ways to Create Green Infrastructure and Receive Grants From Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
At a recent board meeting, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District agreed to make $1.5 million in grant money available for green infrastructure projects for 2023
What the City of Rotterdam Can Teach Us About the Power of Green Roofs
Green roofs are an undertapped tool in combatting urban heat islands, but all too often, the low-income communities who could benefit the most are left out. Here are lessons from one Dutch city on building rooftop spaces that benefit all.
Pitt’s Green Stormwater Projects Get a Moment to Shine
Sustainability and facilities officials recently got to show off the University’s green stormwater infrastructure to a group of mostly non-Pitt-affiliated professionals.
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 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 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-Roofed Bus Shelters in Utrecht
The city of Utrecht has completed the wide-scale installation of green roofs on its bus stops.
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 Roof’s Important Role in New York City’s Future Resilience
Cities like New York are ready to address their stormwater and urban heat island problem through innovative and multi-dimensional solutions.
Could Green Roofs on Schools Be a Climate Solution?
Inside the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act—and green roofs themselves
As Sea Levels Rise in Boston, Stormwater May Have Nowhere To Go
Even the experts agree: no one wants to think about the sewer system.
Exploring Milwaukee's Green Rooftops
According to the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District, the organization that has helped establish many green roofs, there are 68 in the city that take up about 11 acres of space.
Climate Change Likely Means More Flooding in Toronto
Charging a new stormwater fee is not the only way to help stem the tide
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.
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.
To Pay For Green Infrastructure, Cities Are Turning Stormwater Into An Economic Resource
But clever new financing instruments come with their own risks