Green Roofs

In a big city, up to 𝟑𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚 can be taken up by empty rooftops: barren, artificial spaces that support 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, soak up heat, and send precious rainwater straight onto the pavement. ⁣

In 2017, San Francisco became the first city in the country to mandate that new construction include 15-30% greenspace on its roofs, 𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯 to these previously empty spaces. ⁣

Here at Rhizome Urban Gardens, our team of talented designers and technicians can help turn your rooftop dreams into reality — from luxury planted patios 🌴 to organic vegetable gardens 🥕, the Rhizome team does it all!