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Green roofs are an undertapped tool in combatting urban heat islands, but all too often, the low-income communities who could benefit the most are left out. Here are lessons from one Dutch city on building rooftop spaces that benefit all.
Rotterdam rooftop walkway promotes using extra city space
As one of the world’s most densely populated countries grapples with climate change, the Dutch are taking to their rooftops. An organization in the port city of Rotterdam has built a skywalk linking the roofs of the downtown shopping area to show what the future might look like. From a village to food cultivation and rainwater storage areas, the “Rooftop Days” association is showing how to unlock the unused space of Europe’s biggest port. “We want people to experience how great it is to be on a rooftop and what space we have there above the city,” Rooftop Days director Leon van Gee...
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Rotterdam rooftop walkway promotes using extra city space