PHOTO CREDIT: Michigan State University – msu.edu
Author: Sean Walbridge, Michigan State University Extension Intern and Kendra Wills,, Michigan State University Extension
Nestled in the heart of Chicago, atop city hall, lies a sliver of green amidst the sea of concrete and steel. Completed in 2001, this green roof was spearheaded as an experiment by the then Mayor Richard M. Daley.
The idea behind the project was to test out different types of green roofs to see if they are viable ways to combat environmental degradation.