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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
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
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.
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
Increasing Climate Resiliency in Informal Urban Settlements
Participatory solutions to develop climate resiliency in informal urban settlements are vital to keep residents and their communities safe in the face of government neglect
Study Finds Fungal-Rich Soil May Improve Green Roofs
The right mix of soil and microbes could be a climate resilience tool for cities
Biophilic Design Is the Decorating Trend You Need To Try if You Love Plants
This nature-loving aesthetic meets the moment but embraces the future
Transforming Four Belfast Urban Spaces: From Grey to Green
Almost £115,000 is being invested in making the city greener as part of A Bolder Vision for Belfast
How Urban Green Roofs are Gifts That Keep on Giving
In the era of climate change, every surface that offers a habitat to plants and animals counts.
Victoria Getting the Green Light for Fewer Barriers to Green Roofs
Council voted in favour of making easier to explore use of green roofs
Building and Construction Sector Show Collective Force at COP28
Over 350 Industry Leaders Sign Open Letter to Negotiators and Heads of States Demanding the Regulatory Change Needed to Tackle the #climatecrisis
Save the Date: CitiesAlive 20th Anniversary Conference in Toronto - November 6-9, 2024
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is thrilled to announce that the 20th Anniversary of CitiesAlive will be held in the City of Toronto from November 6-9, 2024. Session and paper proposal submission are open now!
3,000 Plants for Rabat’s Green Roof to Provide Data to Make Buildings Sustainable
EU-funded experimental green roof with 3,000 plants to gather scientific data for future projects in showcase of climate innovation
Green Roofs are Saving Green Dollars
As cities continue to expand, the amount of unused rooftop space grows too.
Making the Economic Case for Biophilic Design
Bill Browning has published a book arguing that the cost of bringing nature into building projects isn’t prohibitive, but additive
Rooftop Gardens Can Be Magical. But They Must be Carefully Planned
For the past 15 years, Rayner and other researchers at the University of Melbourne have been working to resolve how to make successful green roofs in Australia
Why This Couple Went All-In On A Show-Stopping ‘Green Roof’
When they needed to replace their roof, Lucia advocated for a green roof instead of a traditional asphalt or metal surface.