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Green Roof Garden Party and Learning Tour. Kristin Clarke, CGA Director Keith Swann, ASLA. Benefits of Green Roofs. Environmental Storm water management Energy savings Improved air quality Carbon sequestration Reduced heat islands Habitat for wildlife. Benefits of Green Roofs (2).
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Green Roof Garden Party and Learning Tour Kristin Clarke, CGA Director Keith Swann, ASLA
Benefits of Green Roofs Environmental • Storm water management • Energy savings • Improved air quality • Carbon sequestration • Reduced heat islands • Habitat for wildlife
Benefits of Green Roofs (2) Operational • Tax incentives • Aesthetics • Beehive location • Sound barrier • Hyper-local sourcing • Slows roof deterioration • Community engagement • Recreational opportunities • Back-to-nature teaching • Statement of values
Schools, Colleges and Universities University of Illinois Hotel & Conference Center Portland State University New York City schools
Libraries Campus libraries Presidential libraries • Clinton and Bush
Sports Facilities San Francisco 49ers Santa Clara Stadium
Health Facilities Mary Catherine Bunting Center at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore
Hotels Four Seasons Hotel, Boston Baltimore Hilton Convention Hotel Hotel Indigo, San Diego Marriott Renaissance at Capital View, Crystal City, VA Ritz Carlton, Charlotte Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Baltimore Hilton Fairmont Royal York, Toronto
Convention Centers Baltimore Convention Center Nashville Convention Center (New!) McCormick Place, Chicago
Other Meeting Venues Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Philadelphia Convention Center Parking Garage Columbus Commons, Ohio
Associations with Green Roofs Virginia Association of County Officials
NGOs Bread for the City, Washington DC • mobile bread house
International Examples Vancouver Convention Center, BC Toronto Convention Center, Ont.
Newest Green Roof Activity Trip Advisor Green Leaders Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh New Miami Beach Convention Center
10 Questions Meeting Planners Ask • Is the roof publicly accessible, private, or inaccessible? • How big is the roof and how much can be walked on? • What’s the maximum group size? • What’s on the roof? • Do you give tours? • What learning experiences are available? • Food and beverages allowed? • Is it accessible for people with disabilities? • How do you get up there? • When is the roof blooming?