Durban
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Green Roof Pilot Project
![Green Roof: A planted roof that cools and cleans the air and retains rainwater while providing beauty, wildlife habitat, fire and soundproofing. Also referred to as eco-roofs, vegetated roofs, living roofs, planted roof, biotope or cool roof. Green Roof](https://66.39.69.165/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_23.gif)
![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Government Office: City Hall or other governmental office useful as a landmark or for information. Government Office](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/governmental_office.gif)
![Eco-Design/Planning Feature: Exciting design features including public transport stations, plazas, integrated native plantings and street furniture such as kiosks, benches, fountains, or lighting that use materials and energy efficiently, contributing to the streetscape. May be an area planned for ecological soundness or use sustainable infrastructure guidelines. Eco-Design/Planning Feature](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_68.gif)
![Protected/Cultivated Habitat: Ecosystem development includes wildlife corridors in urban and rural areas, resources for turning your home’s yard back into a prairie or other indigenous landscape to encouraging native animals to flourish. Protected/Cultivated Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_88.gif)
![Climate Changed Area: A local site that demonstrates the unpredictable effects of climate change to our entire planet. Climate Changed Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_53.gif)
![Eco Landscaping: Place where the land is beautified in an ecologically sustainable manner. Eco Landscaping](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_71.gif)
Overview
Urban heat island effect and run-off from impermeable urban surfaces are predicted to increase due to climate change. Loss of natural areas in the city has resulted in a losss of biodiversity and lost opportunities for ecosystem-based adaptation.
The Green Roof Pilot Project commenced in 2008 and is ongoing. The roof is vegetated with locally indigenous species to attract biodiversity. The temperature reduction and storm water attenuation benefits of the roof are being monitored and this knowledge is being used to promote the usage of green roof technologies throughout Durban through the development of a green-roof guideline document.
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