Green Roof Garden Party and Learning Tour

Kristin Clarke, CGA DirectorKeith 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 CenterPortland State UniversityNew York City schools

Libraries

Campus librariesPresidential 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, BostonBaltimore Hilton Convention HotelHotel Indigo, San DiegoMarriott Renaissance at Capital View, Crystal City, VARitz Carlton, CharlotteFairmont Royal York, Toronto

Ritz Carlton, Charlotte

Baltimore Hilton

Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

Marriott Renaissance at Capital View

Convention Centers

Baltimore Convention CenterNashville Convention Center (New!)McCormick Place, Chicago

Nashville Convention Center

Other Meeting Venues

Woodruff Arts Center, AtlantaPhiladelphia Convention Center Parking GarageColumbus 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, BCToronto Convention Center, Ont.

Newest Green Roof Activity

Trip Advisor Green LeadersPhipps Conservatory, PittsburghNew Miami Beach Convention Center

Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh

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?