Kate Zidar from the Stormwater Infrastructure Matters (S.W.I.M.) Coalition tells us that at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 there will be a New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings hearing addressing a number of issues, including greenroof legislation.  Specifically, Int 0348-2010 is new legislation proposed that would require the NYC Dept of Buildings to “develop and, where appropriate, adopt existing detailed criteria for the installation of vegetated green roofs.”

WHO:  Committee on Housing and Buildings
WHEN:  Wednesday 10/20/2010 10:00 AM
WHERE:  Meeting location: 250 Broadway – Committee Room, 16th Floor, New York, NY

In addition, there are a number of solar energy-related issues on the agenda – click here for more meeting details.  Kate says to let them know if you are planning on going, or if you want more info on this emerging issue, and to check the S.W.I.M. website for updates.

If you live in New York City and would like to voice your opinion, here’s a great opportunity to attend and testify.  For more information, please contact Kate Zidar at: swimmablenyc@gmail.com.

~ Linda V.

Kate Zidar, from the Stormwater Infrastructure Matters (S.W.I.M.) Coalition in New York City, is asking for feedback regarding obtaining the current greenroof tax credit in NYC.  S.W.I.M. is a coalition dedicated to “ensuring swimmable waters around New York City through natural, sustainable stormwater management practices in our neighborhoods. This approach is environmentally and fiscally responsible because it utilizes stormwater, currently viewed as waste, as a resource.”

S.W.I.M. supported the initial legislation that created the NYC green roof tax credit and by collecting feedback on the process, they hope to evaluate its effectiveness and improve future results for those who either attained or attempted to attain this noteworthy credit.

“We hope that our friends and members in green roof-related professions who have experience with the tax credit will spend a few minutes answering these questions.” ~ Kate Zidar

She assures us it’s very short and sweet (there’s all of nine questions), and that all of our feedback is invaluable.  Take the “NYC Green Roof Tax Credit…did it work for you?” survey available on SurveyMonkey here and send any commentary to Kate at: swimmablenyc@gmail.com.

~Linda V.