New Downtown Library EcoRoof
10/10/2008

The Central Library located downtown has a new roof.  Not just any kind of roof, it’s an eco-roof.  Birds, butterflies, and any other flying creature now have more green space to enjoy the Portland skyline.  

Over 17,000 plants cover 7188 sq feet, which is almost half the library’s roof.  It was completed about a month ago in mid September, which is great timing for the rain season.  Eco-roofs can reduce annual rain runoff by about 70%.  This helps keep storm water out of the pipes that can cause an overflow of untreated sewage to dump into the mighty Willamette River.

The article went on to say; "The county has been championing eco-roofs for a number of years," library spokeswoman Penny Hummel says. "So when we needed a new roof for the Central Library, they decided to pursue funding for an eco-roof."

Work was paid for in part with two grants, one from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and one from the Green Investment Fund.

Those that would like a first hand look of the library’s new roof can sign up for a tour that runs throughout October and November.

By Jonathan Davis

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