Green Infrastructure Policy Virtual Symposium 2023
Enacting transformative policy to create resilient futures
In our highly capitalized world, the greatest drivers of green infrastructure implementation are supportive policy and the organization of advocacy groups. Green infrastructure implementation through policy initiatives such as incentives, mandates, or other supportive measures provides city, state and federal governments with the tools to develop shovel-ready projects that can enhance climate resilience, expedite COVID19 recovery, and reimagine healthier communities.
Although green roofs have had a slow adoption as a standard roofing option due to high costs in designs and installation, they nonetheless are cost effective in terms of long-term savings. Cities have also implemented incentive programs to benefit from low-cost financing to cover the upfront premium costs. The first green roof bylaw was passed in 2009 in Toronto, ON, and green infrastructure has since grown in awareness and recognition of its myriad benefits, and is becoming ever more important to consider in the policy making process because of our growing population and the ravages of climate change affecting our communities.
Includes
- Unlimited access to the Blue-Green Virtual Symposium 2023 recordings
- Certificate of completion
Agenda
- Introductory Remarks
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Overview of Green Roof Policies in North America
- Steven Peck, GRHC
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Devens' Green Roof Policy
- Peter Lowitt, Devens Enterprise Commission
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San Francisco's Better Roof Ordinance
- Jeff Joslin
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Green Roof Policy Development - How Portland Created a Green Roof Mandate Through Grassroots Efforts
- Elizabeth Morris, GreenUp Roofing
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
Your Instructor
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) - North America Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999.
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