From Gray To Green
Posted by
tgirsch
The indie paper from my original home town of Milwaukee has this nice piece on the little things that city is doing to become more green. It’s worth a read.
On question I have, however, is this: A lot of what’s being done involves using porous hardscape materials and green roofs in an effort to reduce stormwater runoff. But what happens when it gets cold, and water freezes? Are you at increased risk of buckling, cracking, etc., or are these designed with the cold in mind to somehow avoid these problems? I’d have to think the latter, given the harsh winters up there, but I just don’t see how.
