how new york city benefits from green roofs

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New York City, likemany urban centers,does not have muchspace for trees andother plants. Yetgreen spaces havebenefits, likeimproving our airand quality of life.

That's why greenroofing is becomingmore popular. InFrance, the practicehas becomemandatory for anynew buildings incommercial zones.

Below are just someof the benefits ofcreating green (akaliving) roofs.

New York is not the quietest of places.A city of more than 8 million people

can get pretty loud. Green roofs acts asa sound barrier and makes living in the

city a little more peaceful.

keep quiet

Also, green roofs absorb heat, meaningyou have to use less energy to stay

comfortable during hot summermonths.

COOL DOWN

Likewise, green roofs reduce floodinginside apartments by absorbing

rainwater.

stay dry

Green roofs improve air quality, cuttingdown on pollution and hazardous

waste, making for a healthier New YorkCity.

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