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New York City's Green Infrastructure Program will give out up to $4 million more in grants to build green roofs, rain gardens, rainwater harvesting, right-of-way bioswales and other projects to reduce and manage stormwater. The new grants aim to improve water quality by reducing sewer overflows. During heavy storms, New York City's sewer system can exceed capacity and overflow with storm and wastewater into New York Harbor. [11.21.11]

The EPA and the GSA have joined forces to promote the Federal Green Challenge Initiative in New England federal facilities. The Federal Green Challenge Initiative is a voluntary program designed to help federal agencies improve operating efficiency and reduce their environmental footprint. GSA's goal is to reduce the environmental footprint of New England federal facilities by at least five percent annually in a minimum of two of the following areas: waste, electronics, purchasing, transportation, water and energy. [11.17.11]

NRDC releases new report, Rooftops to Rivers II: Green Strategies for Controlling Stormwater and Combined Sewer Overflows. It looks at 14 cities, big and small, that are choosing to use green infrastructure as a cost-effective means to reduce the flooding and water pollution caused by both extreme and everyday storms.  [11.17.11]  

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How Germany Became Europe's Green Leader: A Look at Four Decades of Sustainable Policymaking
Solutions Journal, by Ralph Buehler, Arne Jungjohann, Melissa Keeley, and Michael Mehling
Berlin, Germany. "...Over the past 40 years, northern Europe, and Germany in particular, has been a hotbed for the innovation and application of green technologies to enhance the urban environment. These technologies, sometimes referred to as green infrastructure or low-impact development, include such innovations as green roofs, green facades, and permeable pavements..." [11.26.11]

Report says Philadelphia tops for green infrastructure
York Daily Record, by Joann Loviglio
Philadelphia, PA. "Philadelphia ranks tops in the country and is a national model for its long-term efforts to reduce stormwater pollution and sewage runoff through eco-friendly and cost-effective measures like green roofs and porous asphalt, according to environmental group's new report. The city led a list of 14 municipalities for its commitment to infrastructure and design changes like green roofs, permeable pavement, tree plantings and rain gardens to capture rainfall and reduce runoff pollution by slowing the flow of stormwater into the city's antiquated sewer system..." [11.17.11]

Easy to be green when your roof saves you money
Globe and Mail, by Gail Johnson
Port Coquitlam, Canada. "...green roofs typically cost 10 per cent more to build than conventional roofs - costs that are usually recovered within the first two years of building operation. The energy savings and stormwater reductions, meanwhile, continue for the life of the building. Green roofs are said to last about twice as long as traditional roofs. Plus, they offer more aesthetically pleasing views for surrounding residential or office spaces..." [11.15.11]

Making skyrise greenery affordable
Channel News Asia, by Evelyn Choo
Singapore. "Skyrise greenery is gaining increasing popularity among building owners, but many are still holding back due to high retrofitting and maintenance costs. But a new collaboration is underway to study how green walls in Singapore can be made more sustainable and affordable...The scheme encourages the installation of green roofs or green walls on existing buildings..." Also read related blog post CITYGREEN's Latest Issue is Available: Parks - Enhancing Liveability in Cities. [11.6.11]      

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C. M. Hobbs has a job opening for a Grower/Plant Propagator on the westside of Indianapolis, IN, USA. [10.5.11]  

Furbish Company is looking for a Site Supervisor in Brooklyn, MD, USA. [2.10.11] 

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Advertiser Press Releases

$2,000 Available Toward School Garden Projects: Green Living Wall School Garden - GLTi Mobile Edible Wall Unit Qualifies. [11.26.11]

LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof System Takes Home a Readers™ Choice Award From Greenbuild. [11.9.11]

American Hydrotech promotes Kevin Serena to Garden Roof Technical Sales Coordinator. [11.7.11]

Innovations to GreenGrid Green Roof Take Stormwater Retention to a New Level. [11.1.11]

Guernsey Residents Enjoy Alumasc's ZinCo Green Roof. [11.1.11]

Nathan Phillips Square Wins 2011 Award of Excellence - LiveRoof® Hybrid Green Roof System Supports Transformation in Front of Toronto's City Hall. [10.27.11] 

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