World Cup green roofs - Group A

Here is Group A. Group A features the Brazil's modern splendor captured in a time-worn fashion, Mexico's towering jewel and the beautiful unexpected of Cameroon. Green roofs are still relatively new worldwide, so some of the World Cup participants don't have any green roofs listed (or, easily found) on the web. Like...

Croatia

There are some green roofs in Croatia, like atop the Zamet Center. Unfortunately, I scoured hundreds of images, none of which showed the green roof!



Brazil

Mexico

Cameroon

Saskatoon next in line for green roof legislation?

I stumbled upon a few high quality websites over the last week. Top of the heap is EfficientGov, I've thought for years "there needs to be a resource for government officials to turn to for great ideas." And it was here all along! This week the good folks cover zoning steps to make to allow for urban farming success. Check out the other articles on leasing rooftops for solar panels and urban farming.
Here's another tip for bureaucrats. I-tree can help you figure out just how much your urban forest is worth.

-Saskatoon could be the next Canadian city with a green roof bylaw. Stormwater management is key for them, hopefully there will be a law of some kind on the books by the end of this year! That's just me hoping...

-For true fans of rainwater harvesting, the meatiest article in a while!

-A recent podcast covers the surge of permaculture in Croatia and Slovenia. It seems the recent economic downturn has led to greater reliance and interest in the movement.

-Staying on the topic of food security, the USDA yesterday released a report illuminating how important food hubs are to rural America.

Enjoy the last day of February!!!