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Council Member Espinal Wants Mandatory Green Roofs on New Buildings

The Council Member wants more eco-friendly infrastructure throughout NYC.

By Angely Mercado

July 20, 2018 · 2 min read

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Council Member Espinal Wants Mandatory Green Roofs on New Buildings

The Council Member wants more eco-friendly infrastructure throughout NYC.

Angely Mercado July 20, 2018Jul 20, 2018 · 2 min read

Council Member Rafael Espinal held a press conference to announce a package of legislation aimed at expanding green roofs earlier this week.

He announced it alongside Council Members Donovan Richards and Steve Levin as they stood on a…

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