In one of my college classes I learned about green roofs. These green roofs are rooftops gardens that provide a habitat for species, the reduce the heat islands created by urban cities, can regulate building temperatures, improves air quality, and they reduce carbon.They’re not only great for the environment but also add a lot of aesthetic to cities.

Many US cities, like Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Oregon, have implemented green roofs and seen tremendous benefits. Cities in Europe have also been implementing these roofs and I hope it doesn’t stop there!

Here is a link that goes into detail about the many US cities that have implement green roofs: https://e360.yale.edu/features/green_roofs_are_starting_to_sprout_in_american_cities

Here is a link to learn more about green roofs: https://www.nps.gov/tps/sustainability/new-technology/green-roofs/benefits.htm

First photo from: https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/research-highlights-growing-trends-of-green-roofs-and-green-concrete-6016

Second photo from: https://e360.yale.edu/features/green_roofs_are_starting_to_sprout_in_american_cities