Given how land and water are defining features of any territory, on this National Day of Truth and Reconciliation we reflect on how our work with green roofs and green infrastructure can support this ...

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"Part of the vision for GRIN is to use green roofs to break down silos. If we truly acknowledged the climate emergency, biodiversity crisis and loneliness epidemic, there would be green roofs everywhere. We have the tools. We just need political will, and critical mass," stated Christine Thuring. The "story behind the story" is that Christine Thuring and her GRIN colleagues are committed to putting green roofs back on municipal radar screens. They have a vision, they have a plan, and they are doing outreach. It takes passion, hard work, and perseverance to have mission impact.

How do we rethink expanding cities whilst also addressing food insecurity? We find alternatives through urban agriculture, and an obvious solution to these trends.

Explore the best of East Vancouver’s green infrastructure on this engaging walking tour!

Our green roof tours and rain garden walking tours guarantee good conversations and nice connections.

We're launching our first green roof course at Van Dusen Gardens in September 2025.

If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion.