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Aerial Study Reveals Toronto’s Green Roofs Are Maturing Successfully

An innovative aerial study of Toronto’s green roofs shows vegetation health improving as installations age. Researchers analyzed high-resolution imagery from 2011-2018 to assess urban sustainability efforts.

Urban Greenery From Above

Researchers from the University of Toronto have conducted what sources indicate is the most comprehensive analysis to date of green roof performance in an urban environment. Using aerial remote sensing technology, the interdisciplinary team tracked vegetation health across nearly 1,500 green roofs in Toronto between 2011 and 2018, according to their study published in Nature Cities.