News Stream: Media Coverage of the Green Roof Bus Shelter

News outlets were buzzing about the debut of Philly's first green roof bus shelter yesterday. Here's a roundup of some of the articles.

Philadelphia Inquirer:

"'We basically see this project as an opportunity to inspire homeowners,' said Tiffany Ledesma Groll, the project's coordinator. 'A lot of the green roofs that are really fabulous and gorgeous are on high-rises' - invisible to most. 'We thought it would be fun to bring it down to eye level.'"

Newsworks:

Roofmeadow Inc., a Philadelphia company, designed, constructed and will maintain the garden free of charge. Charlie Miller, the company's president, told the crowd at the unveiling that he is 'excited about the possibility of replicating this type of garden throughout the city of Philadelphia.'"

Philly.com Green Space:

"A doghouse with a green roof? The Philadelphia Water Department's Chris Crockett says he's seen one. A little balcony with a green roof? Roofmeadows founder and president Charlie Miller says he's sure there is one."

Grid Magazine:

"Hopefully, this project is just the first in a series of city-wide bus shelter gardens. Doesn’t the thought of standing beneath the shade of blossoming greenery make waiting for the bus seem more bearable? Dare I say enjoyable?"

CBS Philly:

"It’s a deployable, prefabricated green roof, about the size of a living room rug. Mayor Nutter says it’s is a small example to show passersby a new type of city greening. 'That is truly amazing in helping to prevent polluted stormwater from going into our rivers,' he said."

Metro:

"It cost a donated $10,000 to put a garden atop one of the city’s 300 bus shelters. The city hopes to do more."