Green roofs provide outstanding opportunities for policy makers to address multiple issues in their communities by leveraging roof spaces on new and existing buildings. More than 40 cities across North America have established dedicated green roof policies and counting. These run the gamut from policies such as mandates on new buildings, green building standards, and stormwater regulations, to programs such as grants, tax incentives, and density bonusing. This masterclass will cover the theory and practices of policy implementation. Through case studies, it will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the many tools in the policy makers tool box as well as the strategies involved in successful planning and implementation, such as myth busting.
This class is designed for policy makers, politicians, program managers, ENGOs, green roof advocates and researchers.
Instructors
Shayna Stott, Senior Environmental Planner, City of Toronto;
Jeff Joslin, former Director, Strategic Planning, City of San Francisco;
Shino Tanakawa, Executive Director, New York City Soil and Water Conservation District;
Peter Lowitt, Director & Land Use Administrator, Devens Enterprise Commission (invited)
