Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is co-hosting, with various municipal governments, a series of symposia across North America. Primary objectives of these symposia are to demonstrate the benefits of a green roof system and to develop an action plan on how to establish a local green roof industry through research and policy development.

The one-day symposium will provide an opportunity for participants to learn from local and national experts about the general design and implementation of green roofs. Local case studies will be featured wherever possible. Afternoon focus group sessions will allow attendees the chance to identify with relevant city officials the local research needs and obstacles to implementation. Input gathered from the participants at the symposia will be used to create an action plan that will help guide the development of the local municipality's research program to further explore green roof technical performance and introduce supportive policy options. A complete sample agenda for the symposium is available below.

Symposia have already been held in numerous cities throughout the United States and Canada, including: Washington, D.C., Minneapolis, San Francisco, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton and Calgary.

Who Should Attend

• Landscape architects
• Architects
• Horticulturists
• Urban Planners
• Roofing consultants & Contractors
• Building Developers, Owners and Managers
• Environmental Scientists, Academics and Researchers
• Policy Makers and EPA representatives

Sample Agenda

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration




8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Welcome (feature the Mayor/City Councillor)




9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Morning Sessions - Plenary (these morning sessions are tailored to meet the needs/interests of the local community)




• Introduction to Green Roofs
• Landscaping Green Roofs
• Design/Waterproofing Green Roofs




10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break




10:45 - 12:15 p.m. Case Studies - 3 (presented by local and international experts using local and international examples)




12:15 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch - Keynote Address




1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Status of Green Roofs in North America




2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Sessions -- 4 Focus Groups (these focus group subjects are selected based upon their relevance to local issues)




• Urban Agriculture and Policy
• Stormwater Management and Policy
• Air Quality, Urban Heat and Policy
• Smart Growth, Green Roofs and Planning
• Retrofitting Existing Buildings
• Green Roofing the Downtown Core


4:30 - 5:00 p.m. Plenary Reporting and Discussion




• Review of barriers and opportunities
• Discussion on how to overcome barriers
• Resolutions/Next Steps
• 3-Page Action Plan Summary to be distributed to all attending delegates following the workshop


5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Networking Reception

Cost

The symposium runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a concluding networking reception for all participants and speakers. Cost for this one-day symposium and reception is $195.00, and includes:




• workshop resource materials
• lunch
• networking reception

Discounted Student Rates are available for $100.00. Student identification and verification is required.




Registrations will be available on-line only through our website for each individual symposium (click above for appropriate city location).

Education Credits

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is a recognized course provider with both the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Landscape Architects. Education credits (3) are offered by both associations to members attending this symposium.


Cancellation Policy

Registrations may be cancelled online or by contacting our Training Department at 416-971-4494, ext. 300, up to THREE DAYS prior to the event, and will incur a $50 cancellation fee. We regret that we cannot cancel a registration after that point.

Please be advised that Green Roofs for Healthy Cities assumes no liability or responsibility for reimbursement of airfare, hotel, or any other travel related expenses incurred due to the postponement or cancellation of courses. We suggest contacting us before making any non-refundable travel arrangements.

More Information

For further information about Green Roof Symposia, please contact:
Jennifer Sprout at 416-971-4494 ext. 229 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it