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CitiesAlive 2024: 20th Anniversary Conference Unveils Six Exclusive Masterclasses on Green Infrastructure
This year’s conference features an exciting lineup of six new masterclasses.
Sky High Sustainability: NASA Johnson’s Pocket Prairie Flourishes Atop Building 12
Buzzing with bees, baby birds, and wildflowers, the rooftop garden atop building 12 at Johnson Space Center in Houston reflects NASA’s commitment to environmental stewardship.
Group Vows to Turn Downtown Rooftops Into Vibrant Green Spaces
Downtown Neighbors Alliance to take the lead in green economy in Pittsburgh
Etera Hosts Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training During the Cascadia Grey to Green Conference
Etera will host the upcoming GRIMP Training at their nursery in Forest Grove, OR.
Chatfield Green Roofing Now an Approved NYC Accelerator Service Provider
Chatfield joins a program focused on decarbonizing the city's buildings and promoting healthier, safer communities.
11 Acres of Plant-infused Green Roofs Go ‘Blue’–Capturing Rainwater in Flood-Prone Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s roofs have just been converted into a giant sponge that will make the city more climate resilient.
The Green Roof at AHWC: A Hidden Campus Gem, Reimagined
Nestled just outside the third floor of the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center (AHWC) lies a hidden gem that adds a special touch to our campus environment—The Green Roof at AHWC
Norwegian firm unveils vertical solar panels boosting green rooftops
The Norwegian company Over Easy Solar proposes a new approach to installing photovoltaic panels on roofs.
How Cities Around the World are Finding Ways to Beat Extreme Heat
With heatwaves breaking records around the world, urban planners and local officials are coming up with solutions to keep sweltering cities cooler, and save lives.
Chicago Hosts Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training During the Grey to Green Conference
As part of the upcoming Grey to Green Chicago conference, the Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training is set to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills in green roof installation and maintenance
Grey To Green Chicago Unveils Speaker Lineup for 2024 Conference
The Regional Grey to Green Conference: Exploring Green Infrastructure and Economic and Environmental Justice is set to take place in Chicago, IL, on June 6 -7, 2024
Green Roofs Deliver Critical Protection From ‘Severe Urban Heating’
A Seoul case study underscores the positive social and environmental outcomes of such policy changes.
‘On Every Roof Something is Possible’: How Sponge Cities Could Change the Way We Handle Rain
Amsterdam is home to 45,000 sq metres of ‘blue-green’ roofs, which absorb rainwater and allow it to be used by building residents to water plants and flush toilets
Living Roofs are a Gateway to More Holistic Green Cities
Advocates for the roofs say that they can mitigate air pollution, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and lessen a building’s demand for air-conditioning by up to 75 percent.
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
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.
Cities Are Vulnerable To Heatwaves. But Green Spaces Can Help More Than We Thought
The heatwaves aren't here yet. But they will come.