The National Aquarium in Baltimore's 4,000-square-foot "green roof" has helped lead the way to greener roofs in the city. Baltimore is now one of the greener roofed cities, adding roughly 150,000 square feet to its emerald colored skyline in the last year.
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The aquarium built the roof because of its conservation mission. But it isn't the only city building shedding black for green. Offices, hotels and residences are now planting on their roofs, recognizing the benefits that may include storm water management, lower energy bills, better air quality, good looks and even food production. As at the aquarium, most are largely made up of sedum plants, drought-resistant ground covers with water-absorbing leaves
There are at least 20 green roofs in Baltimore, including Sinai Hospital's 1,050-square-foot roof garden on its new eco-friendly addition.
There's a 5,500-square-foot roof on a BP gas station on Key Highway. And the Maryland Science Center plans to build a 4,000-square-foot green roof that will be open for public viewing.
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