300 Green Roofs And Counting…
Chicago City Hall
Hooray for Chicago being the nation's green roof capital! With its 300+ grass-topped buildings totaling 4 million square feet, our city is at the forefront of green urban landscapes. So far, it's mostly been city buildings like City Hall and businesses like Apple, but many residents are jumping on board. Benefits for residents include the ability to collect & reuse rainwater, lowering heating & cooling bills, and extending the life of the roof membrane. The benefits for your neighborhood include a reduction in the "Urban Heat Island Effect", adding beauty to the urban landscape, helping to lower air temperatures and improving the air quality for everyone. You can find more information here.
The Apple store on Michigan Ave.
900 N. Michigan residences
Midway Airport parking garage
Single family residence
Jewel-Osco in the South Loop
Chicago City Hall
Photo credits: GreenRoofs.com
