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GREEN ROOFS HOW NEW YORK CITY BENEFITS FROM DANIEL NEIDITCH
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How New York City Benefits from Green Roofs

Jan 15, 2017

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Daniel Neiditch
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Page 1: How New York City Benefits from Green Roofs

G R E E NR O O F S

H O W   N E W   Y O R K   C I T Y   B E N E F I T S   F R O M

D A N I E L   N E I D I T C H

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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.

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

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

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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

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

comfortable during hot summermonths.

COOL DOWN

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Likewise, green roofs reduce floodinginside apartments by absorbing

rainwater.

stay dry

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Green roofs improve air quality, cuttingdown on pollution and hazardous

waste, making for a healthier New YorkCity.

BREATHE EASY