Join Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (GRHC) for the Urban Agriculture Symposium on Tuesday, May 14th, from 1:00 – 4:00 PM EST, to explore the vital intersection of urban living and sustainable agriculture.

Discover how utilizing green roof spaces for food production can revolutionize urban landscapes, providing not only fresh, locally-grown produce but also enhancing community resilience.

Learn from experts about the innovative techniques and benefits of urban farming on rooftops, and how it can contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected future for our cities. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the possibilities of urban agriculture and its potential to transform our communities for the better.

Speakers:

• Nicole Austin, Black Food Sovereignty Engagement Coordinator, Toronto Metropolitan University – Food Sovereignty in Action: Intentional urban agriculture on a green roof
• Sarah Hastings, Rooftop Farm Manager, Boston Medical Center, Rooftop Farming for Healthcare in Downtown Boston
• Armando Villa-Ignacio, Graduate Student, Colorado State University, Evaluating Leafy Green Production in a Colorado Rooftop Agrivoltaics System
• Leigh Whittinghill, Assistant Agricultural Scientist, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, Green Roof Technology in Urban Agriculture: Lessons in Production and Environmental Impact
• Steven W. Peck, GRP, GRIMP, Hon. ASLA, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities – Economics of Rooftop Agriculture

Approved for 3 GRP CEUs, Submitted to AIA and ASLA