Initiatives for New York

Locality	Initiative Type	Mitigation Strategy	Link	Title & Description	Date
New York City	Research; Demonstration Project; Outreach and Education Program	Green Roofs	Green Roofs	Earth Pledge Foundation Green Roof Initiative - Earth Pledge, a non-profit organization in New York City, runs a Green Roofs Initiative that supports the development of green, vegetated rooftops in urban areas to prevent stormwater runoff pollution, lower urban temperatures, and improve air quality.	Active
The Bronx	Research; Demonstration Project; Outreach and Education Program	Cool Roofs; Green Roofs	Green Roofs	Sustainable South Bronx - The non-profit group Sustainable South Bronx has developed several goals for the green roof/cool roof demonstration project on top of its office building in Hunts Point. These goals include gathering research on local impacts, establishing a resource for the community, educating New Yorkers on the benefits of green roofs, and advocating sustainable building practices. The demonstration project has become a springboard for developing a local green and cool roof installation company to provide employment opportunities in the South Bronx area. The group's business is called SmartRoofs and includes a job-training program for local residents.	Active