1. Green Collar Economic Development in Vancouvers Inner-City Sustainable Roofsand Green Building Retrofits

2. Sustainable Roofsand Green Building Retrofits 3. Green Building Retrofitting is a growing sector with long term employment opportunities 4. Sustainable roofs have been a successful part of community economic development leading citiesNew York (Bronx) Chicago 5. 6. Chicago and NY Inner Cities 7. Green Jobs for Vancouvers inner-city 8. We have the workers 9. We have the ideas 10. We have the skills 11. 12. Building Retrofits 13. Elastomeric Coatings(White Roofs) A great low cost alternative that increases the longevity of buildings, saves energy and creates low-skill jobs ideal for many inner-city residents with experience in construction and painting. 14. 15. Elastomeric Coatings(White Roofs) A cost effective alternative to green roofs, elastomeric coatings protect buildings from thermal wear and tear and reduces the urban heat island effect. 16. Solar Thermal Solar thermal works all year round to reduce energy costs. Many of the skills needed in installations (plumbing, construction, electrical) are found in the DTES population as well. 17. Green Building Retrofits 18. Sustainable Roofsand Green Building Retrofits 19. Sustainable Roofsand Green Building Retrofits 20. Creating jobs that create new green spaces for the community 21. We have the workers 22. Existing skills can be upgraded 23. 24. DTES residents built the most sustainable residential development in the world. We have the workers. 25.