The role of green roofs in urban water management

Green roofs are increasingly being recognized for their stormwater management benefits in urban settings. They can reduce runoff by up to 50%, which is crucial for cities facing flooding issues. Has anyone seen a successful implementation of this in their area?

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Green roofs can be a game-changer for urban flooding. I’ve seen a project in my city where they reduced stormwater runoff by implementing a green roof on a public building. It took some time to get buy-in from stakeholders, but the results have been impressive.

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I totally agree! Seeing a green roof cut stormwater runoff by 50% is impressive. @andrew87_l, have you noticed any biodiversity increase with those roofs?

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