Landscape Architect, SALA, CSLA

Grant #41 - Ngan, Goya

“Green Roof Policies: Tools for Encouraging Sustainable Design”

This report describes policy used in Germany to encourage the construction of green roofs. The underlying purpose of the report is to offer practical and attainable solutions for sustainable urban development. Specifically, it has assisted Canadian municipalities in incorporating green roofs into their official plans, policies and operating procedures.

Since green roof policy in Germany is widespread and varied, this report gives a general description of the different types of policy and focuses on four examples to demonstrate how the policies may be implemented. The report contained recommendations for Canadian policy makers who want to develop green roof policies.

The report is available at www.gnla.ca and specifically on this page
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