To learn more about the Coalition, click on one of the links below. Green Roof Resource Material Green Roof Demonstration Projects Green Roof Researchers' Corner Governments need to invest in technologies and services that provide proven solutions to the multiple challenges facing our cities. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a coalition of private sector firms founded in March of 1999.
Green roofs are a remarkable new approach to city infrastructure.
They can create jobs, reduce operational costs, increase investment and provide new sources of amenity and recreational space. Green roofs also simultaneously address pressing urban environmental issues such as smog, climate change, stormwater management and energy conservation. The widespread adoption of green roofs will allow communities to enjoy the significant social, economic and environmental benefits of a healthy city.