Over 14 inches of rain fell in NYC in one morning of October 2023

That's most in more than 140 years

In the summer, NYC can rise up to 13.1F degrees hotter with its 6,000 square miles of absorbent concrete and steel skyscrapers.

NYC essentially becomes a microwaving fish bowl, exposing its residents to more heat stress than surrounding areas.

Energy bills skyrocket and lower income households will opt to not turn on their ACs.

But, green roofs can be the solution that locally helps to solve these climate, energy and urban infrastructure issues, while making use of underutilized roof space in the city.

Now, what exactly is a green roof?

A green roof is a roof of a building that's partially or completely covered with vegetation.