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T OU R S
RANDALLS ISLAND GREEN
ROOFS BUS TOUR
The green roof on NYC Parks
Department's Five Borough
Administrative Building is the only one
in the country to feature 30 distinct
systems side by side. This massive
rooftop landscape serves as a living
laboratory that grows a variety of
sedum, fruits, vegetables, herbs and
berries. NYC Parks is monitoring the
performance of each system to identify
the types of green roofs that will thrive
in NYC's urban environment. Additional
sustainability features include solar
panels and a rainwater collection
system. The tour will discuss labor and
material costs, the difference between
the systems and more.

ETSY HEADQUARTERS
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique
and creative goods. Their New York HQ
is a biophilic masterpiece, featuring nine
floors of original office plant displays,
and a unique rain water harvesting
system used to irrigate the office's
11,000 plants.

NE T W OR KING
JAVITS CENTER GREEN ROOF TOUR
As the busiest convention center in the United States, the
Javits Center is an international hub of commerce and
culture. Take a tour of the iconic structure, including its
green roof, and learn about a host of sustainable upgrades
that have helped to reduce its energy consumption by more
than 25% and transform it into a sanctuary for 26 bird
species, five bat species and thousands of honey bees.
(They harvest their own honey, too!)

IRISH HUNGER MEMORIAL
The Memorial represents a rural Irish landscape with an
abandoned stone cottage, stone walls, fallow potato fields
and the flora on the north Connacht wetlands. It is both a
metaphor for the Great Irish Famine and a reminder that
hunger today is often the result of lack of access to land.

JAVITS CENTER
GREEN ROOF TOUR

LIBERTY PARK
GREEN WALL TOUR

WORLD TRADE CENTER
LIBERTY PARK GREEN WALL

SIGHTSEEING SOCIAL ON
THE HUDSON

The dedicated CitiesAlive Local Host
Committee plans and hosts the Local
Host Committee Reception. This year,
join us on Wednesday, September
26 for a networking cruise on the
Hudson River. Soak in views of Lower
Manhattan and Lady Liberty while
enjoying delicious food, drinks and
entertainment. (Ticketed Event).

On Thursday, September 27,
CitiesAlive in partnership with
Agritecture is hosting a night of
networking at the famous Brooklyn
Grange, the world's leading soil
rooftop farming company. Enjoy a food
and drink on the roof and see the city
like never before! (Ticketed Event).
Seats are limited, so register early.

Tour the World Trade Center's Liberty
Park, an elevated, one-acre linear park
built on top of a vehicular securityscreening center overlooking the original
footprint of the World Trade Center, now
the National September 11th Memorial.
One of the park's most striking features
is the multi-hued 25 feet high and 336
feet long G-O2® Living Wall by Plant
Connection.

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On Tuesday, September 25 join Land8:
Landscape Architects Network for a
networking happy hour sponsored by
Permaloc at The Kings Beer Hall. The
event is free to anyone who RSVP's
but complimentary drink tickets will be
given to CitiesAlive registrants. A cash
bar will be available for those who do
not participate in CitiesAlive. The Kings
Beer Hall is a quick 15 minute walk
from the hotel, features over 30 draft
beers, arcade games, and air hockey!

NETWORKING ON THE
GRANGE

FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE
WALKING TOUR
Get an insider's look at the unique
design elements of the High Line from
Friends of the High Line staff. Learn
about the behind-the-scenes work that
led to the development of the High Line
and its impact locally and worldwide.

LAND8 NETWORKING
HAPPY HOUR

TRADE SHOW
RECEPTIONS

CitiesAlive delegates gain full access
to four trade show receptions with
delcious food and drinks. Connect
with old colleagues and meet fellow
industry professionals. Receptions
are on Tuesday, September 25 and
Wedneday, September 26.

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