This course will provide an overview of the planning and implementation of sustainable rooftop gardening. Topics will include selecting appropriate plants, soil preparation, irrigation, pest management, and harvesting. Participants will learn how to design and install a rooftop garden that is both aesthetically pleasing and ecologically sound. They will
A sustainable city, eco-city, or green city is a city designed with consideration for the social, economic, and environmental impact, as well as a resilient habitat for existing populations. The UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 defines as one that is dedicated to achieving green, social, and economic sustainability, facilitating opportunities that prioritize inclusivity as well as maintaining a sustainable economic growth. Furthermore, the objective is to minimize the inputs of energy, water, and food, and to drastically reduce waste, as well as the outputs of heat, air pollution.