Publisher’s Note: As Members and Media Partners with Green Roofs for Healthy Cites, Greenroofs.com is pleased to share their news:
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is pleased to announce its return to New York City for CitiesAlive 2026 from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3, 2026
Held at the fabulous New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, the CitiesAlive 2026 agenda is now online. The low cost early bird registration rate is now available until June 30, 2026 – learn more here.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, CitiesAlive 2026 New York City is a multi-disciplinary event which brings together hundreds of industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, designers, architects, landscape manufacturers, contractors and students. The conference will address green infrastructure solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in cities, such as stormwater management, heat, biodiversity loss, human well-being, equity and more.
Early bird registration is available until June 30, 2026 and attendees will save over US$100 and can register early for special programming that will sell out fast. Register here.
CitiesAlive 2026 features the following keynote presentations from internationally recognized experts:
Dr. Jennifer Bousselot, Associate Professor, Colorado State University
Roofscapes Reimagined: Food, Flowers, and Power for Resilient Cities – Including New York
Anthony Fieldman, AIA, LEED AP, Partner and Architect, DIALOG
Centennial Upheaval: The Coming Age of Abundance
Rachel Wilkins, RLA, Senior Landscape Architect, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG)
The BIG U: Reimagining the Coast of Lower Manhattan
Bill Browning, Founding Partner, Terrapin Bright Green
Rewilding Our Buildings: Insights in Biophilic Design
See all of the Speakers.
There is something for everyone in the program, from advanced to beginner. Attendees can select from five concurrent tracks: Design/Case Studies, Policy, Research, Expert Master Classes, and Best Practice Panels. CitiesAlive also features local green infrastructure tours with experts, a sunset networking reception, a trade show, and multiple training opportunities such as the hands on Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional Training and Accreditation.
The conference will be located at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, a beautiful four-star, Green Key Eco-Rating certified hotel located in the heart of Brooklyn. A special discounted rate of $369 USD per night has been secured exclusively for conference attendees. Discounted hotel rates are limited so book now and come to enjoy the fall colors of New York.
For more information please visit the CitiesAlive website. Register now for the low early bird rate!
Thank You to Our CitiesAlive 2026 New York City Sponsors and Event Partners
WR Meadows
American Hydrotech
LiveRoof
Naturcycle
rooflite
Hunter
Material Masters
Soprema USA
New York Green Roofs
Ginkgo Sustainability
DIALOG
Terrapin Bright Green
Bjarke Ingels Group
ASLA
Brooklyn Grange
ASLA New York
Greenroofs.com
Urban Green Council
~ Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) is a non-profit 501(c)(6) professional industry association working to grow the green roof and wall industry throughout North America since 1999. Our mission is to develop and protect the market by increasing the awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture through education, advocacy, professional development, and celebrations of excellence.
GRHC publishes The Living Architecture Monitor quarterly online magazine where industry leaders share their insights and expertise. These articles increase awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green roofs, walls and other forms of living architecture.
GRHC also offers free access to The Living Architecture Academy, an online professional development platform which is dedicated to bringing you the best, most up to date professional training information on design, installation and maintenance practices across a wide range of green infrastructure topics. The LAA offers short lectures and multi-day courses such as: Green Roof Professional Training, Introduction to Green Walls, Biodiverse Green Roof Maintenance, and more.
GRHC also publishes the Green Pages: Industry Green Roof and Wall Directory which is designed to support you with your living architecture projects by providing a list of trusted manufacturers, suppliers of accessories, green walls, nurseries, and certified Green Roof Professionals (GRPs). From small-scale residential projects to large commercial installations, this directory has everything you need to find support to create a sustainable and beautiful living space.