CitiesAlive 2024 Call for Proposals & Call for research Papers now open!
Submit your Proposal by April 30, 2024
What We Are Looking For in Session Proposals?
Proposals for 30, 60, or 90 minute presentations that are practical and dynamic, yet interactive and engaging. Presentations should address any of the Topics of Interest that we have listed below. Sessions are typically grouped into chunks of 3 presentations. There will also be featured stand alone presentations.
What We Are Looking For in Research Paper Proposals?
Research papers, presentation abstracts and posters on novel and applicable green roof or living wall research. Provide an abstract of your research paper or presentation in 250 words or less.
There are three opportunities to share your research:
Research Track (25 minute presentation, peer reviewed proceedings paper, data collected)
Emerging Professionals Track (10 minute presentation, abstract only)
Poster session (for students primarily)
Topics of Interest Include:
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Best Practices for Shoreline Protection
Urban Agriculture and Food Production
Human Health and Biophilic Benefits
Economic Benefits - Green Infrastructure Accounting & Asset Management
Stormwater Management (Policies, Quantification, Design)
Energy Benefits / Urban Heat Island
Urban Forestry Best Practices
Green/Living Wall Design and Best Practices
Green Infrastructure Monitoring and Management using the Internet of Things
Green Infrastructure and Social Equity and Social Justice
Monetizing the Benefits of Green Infrastructure
Black Arts and the Best Practices for Waterproofing in the Philadelphia Area
Green Infrastructure and Extreme Weather in a Changing Climate
Green Roof Myth Busting
Green Infrastructure and Policy Change
Biodiversity and Wildlife on Green Roofs
How to Submit a Session Proposal
To submit a Session Proposal (30, 60, or 90 minute presentation), please click the button below to be taken to the CitiesAlive 2024: Call for Proposals Google Form.
After the Session Proposal is submitted, it will be added to a list of session proposals that will be reviewed and rank by a panel of specialists on the CitiesAlive 2024 Advisory Committee. No submissions will be accepted after April 30th. Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will reach out to all submitting parties once the panel has completed the review process. Please click the button below for more details.
How to Submit a Research Paper/Abstract/Poster Proposal
To submit a Research Paper Proposal (30 or 10 minute research-based presentation, or poster presentation), please click the button below to be taken to the CitiesAlive 2024: Call for Research Papers Google Form. If you do not have a research paper or abstract to submit for peer review, we ask you to please submit a Session Proposal instead.
After the Research Paper Proposal is submitted, it will be added to a list of proposals that will be peer reviewed and selected by a group of green infrastructure industry academics. No submissions will be accepted after April 30th. Please click the button below for more details.
Contact
If you have any inquiries about the submission process for either Session Proposals or Research Papers, please contact Eric Durnford, Director of Business Developments and Events:
edurnford@greenroofs.org
(905) 407-9584