During a recent ASLA event celebrating World Green Roof Day, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY) applauded ASLA for advocating for nature-based infrastructure such as green roofs. ASLA and the office of Congresswoman Velázquez (NY) worked closely to reintroduce H.R. 4270, the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act, which would create more green roofs at public schools. 

At the reception, held on June 5, 2024, ASLA hosted nearly 150 policymakers and congressional staff, federal agency officials, advocacy groups, and landscape architects. The event provided a platform for meaningful dialogue between landscape architecture stakeholders to discuss the importance of green roofs and other nature-based solutions. The commitment to sustainability and support for landscape architecture was evident throughout the evening. 

In addition to a lively evening inside ASLA’s LEED Platinum and WELL Building Gold Center for Landscape Architecture, ASLA showcased its green roof and attendees learned and experienced some of the social, environmental, educational, and economic benefits of green roofs. The evening also included remarks from ASLA President-elect, Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA. 

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of ASLA’s Green Roof Reception!