Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingOntario, Canada11-50 Employees
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities – North America Inc. is a not-for-profit industry association that promotes green roofs, green walls, and other forms of living architecture across North America. It was established in 2004 as a formal 501(c)(6) organization and is managed under contract to Cardinal Group Inc., with governance by an independent board. Based in Toronto, Ontario, the organization operates with a small to mid-sized staff. Its mission centers on developing and protecting the market by raising awareness of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of green infrastructure through education, advocacy, professional development, and recognition of excellence. Its activities include researching the benefits of green roofs and walls across diverse cities and climate zones, and delivering value-added services to its membership while engaging a broad range of stakeholders. It also advocates for cost-effective public policies that recognize these benefits and promote widespread adoption of green infrastructure, and it develops professional training and accreditation programs. Recent activity includes the launch of CitiesAlive 2024 in Toronto, marking the organization's twentieth anniversary.