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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Releases Inspiring Podcast Episode with Dr. Sabine O’Hara
The Sustainable Futures podcast releases a new captivating episode featuring esteemed educator and advocate, Dr. Sabine O’Hara, Ph.D., from the University of the District of Columbia
Chatfield Green Roofing Announces Broadened Product Offering as a Leading Green Roofing Material Supplier
Chatfield Green Roofing is expanding its services beyond XeroFlor mats to include a full range of green roofing components, positioning it as a one-stop material distributor in the North East region.
During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces $60 Million for New Green Resiliency Grant Program
Grant Program to Fund Green Infrastructure Projects Including Green Roofs, Green Streets and Permeable Pavement Advance Comprehensive Resiliency Plan in Governor Hochul’s 2024 State of the State
CitiesAlive 2024 20th Anniversary Celebration: Call For Proposals & Research Papers Now Open!
We are now accepting powerpoint presentations and research paper proposals for the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024
Paola Garcia | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Paola Garcia, became a Green Roof Professional (GRP) through inspiration from GRHC events. She intertwines biophilic design with climate education, advocating for sustainability and resilience, notably with projects like TainaSoy Apiario in Puerto Rico and involvement with CRETF lobbying efforts.
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.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania Opens at the Building Museum on Saturday April 13
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Southwestern Pennsylvania is a journey into the famed architect’s mind, articulating his broader creative vision.
Linda Merchant-Masonbrink | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Linda Merchant-Masonbrink, a Green Roof Professional (GRP), integrates her Microbiology and Landscape Architecture background into environmental planning at Ohio EPA. She emphasizes green infrastructure's role in water quality, biodiversity, and community resilience, advocating for sustainable practices and promoting awareness.
New Rooflite Blender In Tacoma: TE Walrath
Skyland USA announced today that TE Walrath, Inc. has joined its official blender network in the greater Seattle Tacoma, Washington area, serving a region with a growing green roof industry.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Launches the Spring 2024 Urban Agriculture Issue of Living Architecture Monitor Magazine
The Spring 2024 Living Architecture Monitor is now live exploring the many aspects of urban agriculture, which is key to future-proofing our food, protecting our health, and greening our cities.
Michelle Lazarz | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Completing the Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver, the Michelle Lazarz focused on ecological restoration and sustainable public space design. Discovering green roofs through the GRP program, Michelle aims to advocate for green roofs in Denver, bridging the gap in research focusing on semi-arid climates.
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.
Solar & Green Roof Integration Virtual Symposium Recordings Now Available
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to launch the recordings of the virtual symposium on the Integration of Solar Panels with Green Roofs
Christine Thuring | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Follow the journey of Christine Thuring, Green Roof Professional (GRP). With roles at Ecotone Consultancy and GRIN, she advocates for green roofs and sustainability. Discover her diverse projects and vision for green roofs in climate resilience, highlighting the evolving purpose of these ecological systems.
American Hydrotech Receives Factory Mutual (FM) Approvals® for Garden Roof® Assemblies
American Hydrotech’s Garden Roof Assemblies have successfully passed a series of tests and met the rigorous requirements to achieve FM Approvals
Green Roofs Lower City Temperatures, Boost Energy Savings: Study
New research shows rooftop greenery coverage can help cool down a major city while reducing energy demand.
CitiesAlive 2024 20th Anniversary Celebration:Call For Proposals & Research Papers Now Open!
The CitiesAlive 2024 Advisory Committee seeks practical, dynamic, and interactive presentations on a number of emergent green infrastructure research topics
Katherine Manning | Green Roof Professional (GRP)
Dr. Katherine McNamara Manning, a postdoctoral scholar at Kent State University, discusses her journey as an ecologist specializing in green roofs. With a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, she recommends the GRP program for building expertise. Excited about increasing urban biodiversity through green infrastructure, she sees its vital role in community resilience.