Green Roof & Wall Tours

Explore Chicago, America’s #1 Green Roof City, on guided, custom designed CitiesAlive Green Roof Tours. Here’s your opportunity to see and learn about some of the city’s most interesting, established and beautifully designed green roofs.

Whether it’s a ½ day walking tour or full day bus tour, you’ll gain exclusive access and insight to a range of inspiring and unique green roof and wall projects.

All tours include: a green roof professional guide; access to all sites; insightful tailored presentations on site by key project players.

In honour of Chicago's renowned elevated train system "The El", the CitiesAlive Chicago Green Roof and Wall tours are named after the El Lines.  All tours start and finish in the lobby of the conference venue, the Congress Plaza Hotel

½ Day Walking Tours

Orange Line (October 17th and 20th)

• Aqua - 225 North Columbus Dr.
• Chicago City Hall - 121 North LaSalle Blvd.
• Gallery 37 - 66 East Randolph St. 
• Lurie Garden - Michigan & Monroe St.
• Chicago Cultural Center - 77 East Randolph St.

 Brown Line (October 17th)

• Chicago Cultural Center - 77 East Randolph St.
• Chicago City Hall - 121 North LaSalle Blvd.
• Gallery 37 - 66 East Randolph St.
• Lurie Garden - Michigan & Monroe St. 
• 300 W Adams - 300 West Adams St