Changes

<h3>Amenity</h3>

<h3>Amenity</h3>

Roof gardens with a high proportion of impermeable surface are popular in high rise developments. These amenity terraces are often described as green roofs, but the LID benefit applies only to the vegetated areas. The stormwater benefit of all kinds of green roofs is maximized by combined with [[rainwater harvesting]] for subsequent irrigation. Sedum and native species have all been shown to thrive with daily irrigation to saturation<ref>[http://grit.daniels.utoronto.ca/green_roof_image_index/#]</ref>.

Roof gardens with a high proportion of impermeable surface are popular in high rise developments. These amenity terraces are often described as green roofs, but the LID benefit applies only to the vegetated areas. The stormwater benefit of all kinds of green roofs is maximized by combined with [[rainwater harvesting]] for subsequent irrigation. Sedum and native species have all been shown to thrive with daily irrigation to saturation<ref>http://grit.daniels.utoronto.ca/green_roof_image_index/#</ref>.

Rooftop farming is also becoming common in some Ontario cities. Again consideration should be given to the proportion of the roof actually planted. Where large open expanses of roof are being cropped, measures may be required to reduce erosion of exposed planting medium. Any digging or furrows will reduce the stormwater benefit.

Rooftop farming is also becoming common in some Ontario cities. Again consideration should be given to the proportion of the roof actually planted. Where large open expanses of roof are being cropped, measures may be required to reduce erosion of exposed planting medium. Any digging or furrows will reduce the stormwater benefit.