Greening Brownfields: A Rooftop Perspective
By Kevin M. Laberge, P.E.
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Concerns over climate change and water quality are affecting how municipalities,
developers and brownfield professionals approach redevelopment projects. As
LEED green building and stormwater management requirements are increasingly
mandated by municipalities, some see the process becoming more involved.
However, meeting green building requirements, stimulating corporate interest and
managing stormwater runoff on site doesn’t have to be extraordinarily troublesome or expensive. Many large cities
throughout North America are making a strong case for incorporating green
roofs, also known as rooftop gardens or eco-roofs, into a brownfield
redevelopment.
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students in New Mexico. The projects will teach students climate change mitigation techniques and
provide educational tools for a green workforce.
Source U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Source U.S. Department of Energy
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Source U.S. Department of Energy
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Source U.S. Department of Energy
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