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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.
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
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.
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
Somerville, MA Passes Green Roof Legislation Just Before Holidays
Mandatory green roof legislation for new buildings and significant renovations, forging a path towards creating more sustainable buildings
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
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
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
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
Living Cities Canada Fund Will Create New Green Spaces In 28 Communities In 2023-24
In 2023-24, our Living Cities Canada Fund is helping 28 local communities in seven provinces across Canada to create green infrastructure including pollinators gardens, rain gardens, mini forests etc in their cities/towns
New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods
Devastating deluges around the world point to the metropolis of tomorrow: the “sponge city.” Think more parks and fewer parking lots.
Modified Roofs, More Green Spaces Among Steps to Cool Las Vegas’ Urban Heat Island
Las Vegas is an urban heat island and is one of the fastest-warming cities in the country, second only to Reno, according to the environmental nonprofit Climate Central.
Rooftop Gardens Could Create 'Huge Green Spaces' in Australia's Biggest Cities. So Why Are There So Few?
Despite their long list of possible benefits, experts acknowledge their take-up in Australia has generally been slow, and much slower than many comparable cities around the world.
Four Ways to Build Heat-Resilient Cities
As cities prepare for the effects of extreme heat as a result of climate change, experts recommend focusing on greener cities and paying greater attention to vulnerable populations.
Green roofs make a difference; what are you waiting for?
More green space is a common response to heat stress in cities. But how do we get started? Entrepreneurs discuss their journey towards creating greener cities.
Why Green Roofs Haven't Taken Root in Saskatchewan
Experts say incentives to incorporate green roofs in building design are key
Innovations in Green Roof Technology: Combining Insulation and Aesthetics
From residential homes to large commercial development projects, green roofs are popular these days due to their incredible benefits for insulation and aesthetics.