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==Amenity====Biodiversity==
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=Planning Considerations=
===Planning Considerations===
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<p>Green roofs offer a variety of co-benefits beyond stormwater management. In urban centres they are often constructed to accommodate a roof terrace or amenity space. In this scenario the stormwater capture benefit is restricted to the areas with vegetation planted. Another increasingly popular use for rooftop space is in urban farming. Again the stormwater capture benefit is restricted to the areas with planters.</p>
<p> To maximize the utility of a green roof as a low impact development tool, coverage with planting should be maximized. In many cases this means only inaccessible spaces are used. </p>
<p> Within the scope of green roof coverage, there is a further distinction made between 'intensive' systems over 15 cm deep, and the more commonly employed 'extensive' systems, which are 10-15 cm deep. Specialized, shallow systems exist but their application is limited. </p>
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=Design=
=Design=
==Planting==
==Planting==