Green Roofs for Healthy Cities forms Advisory Committee for Grey to Green 2016: Addressing Climate Change with Green Infrastructure
December 11, 2015– Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce its Advisory Committee members for Grey to Green: Addressing Climate Change with Green Infrastructure in 2016.
- Dr. Brad Bass, Urban Lead, Great Lake Issue Management and Reporting Section, Environment and Climate Change Canada
- Kevin Behan, Deputy Director, Clean Air Partnership
- Steven Peck, GRP, HASLA, Founder & President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
- Jeffrey Bruce, GRP, FASLA, LEED, ASIC, Jeffrey L. Bruce & Co
- Exceptional project case studies (existing or proposed) that include highlight green infrastructure’s effect on climate change
- Economic impact on life cycle cost-benefit studies
- Greenhouse gas sequestration & mitigation research associated with green infrastructure
- New policy developments & projects
- System integration
- Modeling system
- Best management practices and policies
- Capacity building case studies
- Biomass energy applications
- Food production
- Submitting a presentation proposal on the latest research, design or public policy of the benefits of the green infrastructure. Deadline is January 15, 2016.
- Submitting a tour proposal on Toronto-area projects that highlights green infrastructure as practical solutions to reduce climate change Deadline is January 15, 2016.
- Marketing and promotional opportunities for the event help to create a meaningful meeting space for this rapidly growing industry and establish your brand as a key player in the green infrastructure market.
Grey to Green Conference is organized by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities and the Green Infrastructure Foundation. Our partners include: Ryerson University, Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition, Renew Magazine, Water Canada,Landscape Ontario and Ontario Association of Landscape Architects.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a membership-based industry association developing the green (vegetative) roof and wall industry in North America. GRHC’s mission is to increase the awareness of the economic, social and environmental benefits of green roofs and green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development and celebrations of excellence. Visit www.greenroofs.orgfor more information.
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