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USA: Velázquez Bill Would Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools

Forward-thinking Congresswoman, Nydia Velázquez. @rep_velazquez recently introduced the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act, legislation that will establish a grant program to fund the installation of green roof systems on public school buildings

IGrow PreOwned 5/19/19 IGrow PreOwned 5/19/19

Greenroofs.com Featured Project

Located in vibrant downtown Flushing, Sky View Parc is one of New York City’s largest mixed-use developments with 1200 luxury units. Understanding the significant visual impact of roof design to the view from the surrounding six 12-story towers, the owner saw value in aesthetic green

IGrow PreOwned 5/14/19 IGrow PreOwned 5/14/19

AMY'S Drive-Thru Restaurant Rohnert Park, CA, USA - 2,650 sf. Greenroof

America’s first all vegetarian organic fast food restaurant’s second drive-thru recently broken ground in Corte Madera, California

IGrow PreOwned 4/27/19 IGrow PreOwned 4/27/19

Call For Videos: 2019 Greenroofs & Walls of The World Virtual Summit

The 2019 Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit – Greenroofs.com’s 5th completely online conference – will be held Live in September.

IGrow PreOwned 4/26/19 IGrow PreOwned 4/26/19

New York Passes Mandatory Green Roof Legislation

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities shares the historic win for all New Yorkers as well as the larger green infrastructure community: Today, April 18, 2019 at 1:30 pm EST time the New York City Council passed The Climate Mobilization Act, a suite of measures to reduce greenhouse gases released from buildings in New York City, including a requirement for green roofs and/or solar panels on newly constructed buildings

IGrow PreOwned 2/27/19 IGrow PreOwned 2/27/19

How Convention Centers Around The World Are Getting Greener

Implementing sustainable practices isn’t just good for the environment, it’s also good for business, as many convention centers have discovered.

IGrow PreOwned 11/19/18 IGrow PreOwned 11/19/18

EPA Case Study: Estimating The Environmental Effects of Green Roofs

Aside from quantifying the benefits of green roofs, cities are pursuing ways to encourage green roof adoption, including voluntary incentives and regulatory mandates.

IGrow PreOwned 11/10/18 IGrow PreOwned 11/10/18

VIA 57 West

VIA 57 West, a decidedly fantastic architectural mash-up with resident connection to views and nature

IGrow PreOwned 10/30/18 IGrow PreOwned 10/30/18

A Year After Passing “Green Roof” Law, Denver Suddenly the Focus of 20-Year “Cool Roof” Debate

New law would force affected property owners to choose between creating green space, installing solar panels and saving energy.

IGrow PreOwned 10/16/18 IGrow PreOwned 10/16/18

Greenroofs.com Featured Project October 15, 2018

With extreme governmental support to provide healthier living spaces in the tight quarters of the very built-up island nation and create a City in a Garden, it’s no wonder their plans are to have 200 hectares of greenroofs and walls in place by 2030 -that’s 2 million m2!

IGrow PreOwned 10/11/18 IGrow PreOwned 10/11/18

Quincy, Illinois - Barb Wehmer Has A Suggestion When Space Is Short But Gardening Interest Isn't.

"What I really love is teaching children how to garden and farm at school. They can take that knowledge home to their families," she said. "Kids have to learn now everything comes from the grocery store."

IGrow PreOwned 4/20/18 IGrow PreOwned 4/20/18

Green Roofs Improve Our Lives. Why Don't We Have More of Them?

Green or “living” roofs — those partially or completely covered with soil and vegetation over a waterproof membrane — provide multiple benefits to individuals and communities.