Now in its 16th year, CitiesAlive, hosted by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, explores the most recent green infrastructure science, economic valuation, asset management, public policy developments, new technology, and best practices in design, installation, and maintenance. The goal is to help inform the current policy debate by making the case for a rapid and significant increase in green infrastructure investment. 

GRHC is looking for motivating and informative presentations and interactive workshops highlighting the following areas: 

• 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
• Best Practices for Bioswales Design and Management
• Stormwater Management (Policies, Quantification, Design)
• Energy Benefits / Urban Heat Island
• Urban Forestry Best Practices
• Green 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 New York 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
• Skyrise Greening