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Committee backs pilot to test green roofs on five city bus shelters, asks staff to include costs in budget
Summary
The Environmental Matters Committee recommended favorably on legislation (R225) to pilot green roofs on up to five city‑owned bus shelters and asked staff to identify costs, locations and maintenance plans for budget consideration; the committee passed the recommendation unanimously.
The Annapolis Environmental Matters Committee on April 10 recommended favorably on a draft demonstration program (legislation titled R225) to install green roofs on up to five city‑owned flat‑roof bus shelters, but asked staff to return with a detailed budget and maintenance plan before full implementation.
Committee members reviewed a staff survey of shelter types citywide and identified about eight potential flat‑roof, city‑owned shelters suitable for planting. Public Works staff said the pilot as drawn would target five shelters but noted further structural review and drainage assessment would be…
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