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Green Roof Garden Party and Learning Tour

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

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  1. Green Roof Garden Party and Learning Tour Kristin Clarke, CGA Director Keith Swann, ASLA

  2. Benefits of Green Roofs Environmental • Storm water management • Energy savings • Improved air quality • Carbon sequestration • Reduced heat islands • Habitat for wildlife

  3. 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

  4. Schools, Colleges and Universities University of Illinois Hotel & Conference Center Portland State University New York City schools

  5. Libraries Campus libraries Presidential libraries • Clinton and Bush

  6. Sports Facilities San Francisco 49ers Santa Clara Stadium

  7. Health Facilities Mary Catherine Bunting Center at Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore

  8. 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

  9. Ritz Carlton, Charlotte

  10. Baltimore Hilton Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

  11. Marriott Renaissance at Capital View

  12. Convention Centers Baltimore Convention Center Nashville Convention Center (New!) McCormick Place, Chicago

  13. Nashville Convention Center

  14. Other Meeting Venues Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Philadelphia Convention Center Parking Garage Columbus Commons, Ohio

  15. Associations with Green Roofs Virginia Association of County Officials

  16. NGOs Bread for the City, Washington DC • mobile bread house

  17. International Examples Vancouver Convention Center, BC Toronto Convention Center, Ont.

  18. Newest Green Roof Activity Trip Advisor Green Leaders Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh New Miami Beach Convention Center

  19. Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh

  20. 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?

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