Green Roof Information Think Tank

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Green roof information think tank.

Greenroof info think tank grit a forum for sharing and discussing green roof issues information and opportunities in portland and the pacific northwest. Grit supports education and outreach and grit members consult on projects and they advocate for. June tour photos posted by greenroofthinktank under ecoroof meeting tour 1 comment. The plan is far reaching and innovative and when implemented it will result in an even more vibrant and livable downtown.

Green roofs for healthy cities the. Green roofs can reduce stormwater runoff via water wise gardening techniques. For information about portland s ecoroof program contact tim kurtz 503 823 5418. On behalf of the green roof information think tank grit we write to applaud the efforts of the city of portland to develop the central city 2035 plan.

The green roof information think tank grit is a network of businesses government agencies non profit organizations researchers and community members joining together to grow the knowledge and use of green roofs in the pacific northwest. The green roof information think tank grit is a discussion forum that is unique to portland. The green roof info think tank grit is a network of businesses government agencies non profit organizations researchers and community members joining together to grow the knowledge and use of green roofs in the pacific northwest. Water is stored by the roof s substrate and.

Grit s membership includes design and construction professionals agency staff landscapers roofers irrigation contractors and interested citizens. Green roofs oregon washington green infrastructure eco. Portland is at the forefront of this exciting green building movement. The green roofs at the cowichan campus of vancouver island university cover over 90 of the building students observe the performance of six types of living roof systems including urban agriculture and a blue roof that supports sedges rushes and camas lily.

The result is a growing interest in using ecoroofs and roof gardens. A study presented at the green roofs for healthy cities conference in june 2004 cited by the epa found water runoff was reduced by over 75 during rainstorms. Grit is a registered 501c 3 non profit organization.