Author(s): Leon Kapetas; Age-Niels Holstein; Marc Van Gemert; Friso Klapwijk; Kasper Spaan
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Abstract: In recent years, cities have been exploring and experimenting with a diversity of Nature-based Solutions to address a series of climate/weather related challenges. Underutilized roofs spaces have offered a good opportunity for greening with good examples from across the world. One of the most distinguished roof technologies have been smart Blue-Green roofs which make a significant contribution to flood management, heat mitigation and urban biodiversity. Amsterdam has recently completed the RESILIO program, with more than 10,000 square meters of such roofs developed in social housing and private buildings. This project funded by Urban Innovative Actions (the innovation arm of the European Regional Development Fund) demonstrated the climate co-benefits of the approach through extensive experimental monitoring work. The next step in the process is to make these innovative roofs standard practice; for this, decision makers will need to be sure of the roof’s ability to withstand droughts in the new contexts of implementation. This is critical for upscaling further within the city and for transferr ing the approach to other European cities.
Year: 2022