Raise the (Green) Roof

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Idea Overview

Promote green rooftops in Pittsburgh

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

All of room 519

What is the idea?

Promote green rooftops in Pgh

How would idea work?

• Advocacy:
• Tax and cash incentives for new developments
• Changes in zoning to make green rooftops easier to "add" to existing buildings
• Push city and county governments to lead in issue with budget allocations
• Partnerships:
• Pgh green building alliance
• Art gardeners/environmental artists
• Architectural and engineering schools and firms
• Cultural trust
• Education:
• Awareness
• Public school programs
• Public park space:
• On public and/or private buildings

Pluses:

• More green space
• Educational opportunities for school students
• Reduces run-off water
• Reduces energy consumption
• Reduces heat on roofs
• Money saving incentives for developers

Concerns:

• Current zoning
• Safety/insurance for school programs
• Access to knowledgeable professionals
• Tax issues
• money

Community opportunities:

Educators, school kids, people who use parks and public spaces, green proponents and organizations, architects, developers, landscapers, convention and visitors bureau