Green Roofs NYC

As of 2016, there were 60 acres of green roofs in New York City. The Urban Systems Lab has been working with students at the New School, partners at The Nature Conservancy, the Brooklyn Grange, the Green Roof Researchers Alliance and the NYC Audubon Society on developing a comprehensive map and understanding of green roof ecology in urban centers. Visit the links below to learn more.

Green Roofs NYC is a resource to inform residents, developers, and business owners about the benefits of green roofs and connect them with green roof resources, including policy, finance options, and educational curriculum.

Green Roofs NYC was developed in 2018 by New School students who saw a need to amalgamate various resources and research on the current state of green roofs in the city. Working with the Green Roof Researchers Alliance, funded by a grant from The New York Community Trust, GreenRoofsNYC.com is a clearinghouse of accurate, up-to-date information on green roofs in the city. Website content is contributed by the Green Roof Researchers Alliance, The New School, and the Urban Systems Lab. Green Roofs NYC is maintained by Stephanie Kale.