Shanghai closes in on green roof target

SHANGHAI: This city is well on the way to turning most of its rooftops green.

The Shanghai landscaping administration bureau said yesterday that so far more than 95,000 sq m of rooftops have been covered in grass and shrubs, very close to the annual target of 100,000 sq m. The city will spend 5 million yuan ($710,000) this year on the campaign.

All roofs capable of being turned into lawns have been included, with priority being given to public buildings such as City Hall in People's Square and the Armed Police Detachment building.