About Chicago Grey to Green

At the 2024 Chicago Grey to Green Conference, we will be exploring the most recent green infrastructure science, economic valuation, asset management, public policy, technologies, and best practices in design, installation and maintenance and how these technologies can help advance social justice and community empowerment.

Chicago's success with green roofs stems from strong leadership, policy incentives, and community engagement. Measures to manage stormwater, environmental benefits, and collaborative efforts among stakeholders have driven widespread adoption. Incentives, educational programs, and partnerships have made green roofs financially attractive and environmentally beneficial for property owners.

Join us at Chicago Grey to Green to further explore these successes and how they can be applied to your municipality!

Key Details

  • June 6 - Tours & Training

    June 7 - Conference Programming & Networking

    June 8 - Chicago Green Infrastructure Tours

  • Friday June 7: 4131 S State St, Chicago

Quick Overview

Date: Friday June 7th

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Address: Omni Ecosystems HQ - 4131 S State St, Chicago, IL

Speakers

  • David Yocca, Green Infrastructure Foundation/Living Systems Consultant

  • Ben Bezark, Director, GreenLeaf Advisors LLC

  • Michael Davenport, Director of Landscape Management, Omni Ecosystems

  • and more!

Conference Features: Central Trade Show, Tours of Chicago Green Infrastructure Instalments, Happy Hour Networking in Downtown Chicago

Continuing Education: Approved for 7 GRP CEUs, Submitted to AIA and ASLA 

 

Chicago GRIMP Training

The Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training is designed to provide participants with a grounding in this information, covering a variety of different green roof systems, and a wide range of planting types to provide green roof installers and maintenance professionals with the information, techniques, and training necessary to successfully install and maintain green roofs.

Date: Thursday June 6th (World Green Roof Day)

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Trainer: Blaine Stand, GRP, Professional Resources Manager, GRHC

CEUs: Approved for 7 CEUs from GRP, Submitted to ASLA and AIA

*Waiver required for participation

Registration is limited to 16 participants, and includes:

  • Unlimited access to online course recordings

  • Hands-on training with a selection of green roof modules

  • Digital resource manual

  • One attempt at the online GRIMP Exam

  • One year of GRHC Individual Membership

Event Sponsors

Agenda At A Glance

  • Green Roof Installation and Maintenance Professional (GRIMP) Training

Continuing Education

The Chicago Grey to Green Conference is pending approval for 7 HSW CEUs from: AIA, ASLA, and GRP.