Green roofs
#MoveTheDate Solutions
Personal / Community: Community project
Cities sub-categories: Transportation, Infrastructure, Compact living
Description: A green roof is a layer of vegetation planted over a waterproofing system that is installed on top of a flat or slightly–sloped roof. Green roofs are also known as vegetative or eco–roofs. In downtown Salisbury there are a lot of concrete buildings. Concrete absorbs heat and keeps it in our atmosphere. Green roofs provide habitat for insects, a fun community activity for all ages and a sustainable solution to climate change.
Website about this solution: https://www.nps.gov/tps/sustainability/new-technology/green-roofs/define.htm
Video about this solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlJoBhLnqko
Why I love this solution: I love this solution because it is simple, cost efficient and fun. And could be used as an education tool for young people.