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Jon Lovell
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Greater Manchester Green Roof Programme

Greater Manchester Green Roof Programme
Greater Manchester Green Roof Programme

Client

Commission for the New Economy

Area of Advice

Sustainability

Details

DJ, supported by EDAW AECOM, was appointed by the Commission for the New Economy and Manchester City Council to explore the feasibility of substantially increasing the installation of green roofs on new and existing buildings across Greater Manchester.

The principal driver behind the study has been to ensure a conurbation that is resilient to the impacts of climate change and a model of low-carbon economic transition, whilst affording excellent quality of life and environmental benefits.

The three part study included a strategic analysis of the barriers and opportunities for green roof delivery across Greater Manchester, the completion of five building-specific feasibility studies for green roof retrofits, and the production of Green Roof Guidance for policy-makers, developers and building owners.

DJ advised public authorities and property owners on the public, environmental and commercial benefits of green roofs and the measures needed to overcome impediments to their delivery. A conurbation-wide work programme was established to drive awareness, build delivery capacity and to coordinate funding opportunities.

The outputs of the study can be found here:

Phase 1 Report

Feasibility Report

Guidance Document

Our Role

DJ was appointed as lead consultant and managed the three-part study. Specifically, we were responsible for:

  • Scoping and proposing a conurbation-wide work programme for up-scaling green roof delivery on new and existing buildings, taking account of policy context, lessons learnt from other cities around the world, and local governance structures and delivery capacity.
  • Convened a stakeholder workshop to explore the impediments and opportunities for green roof delivery in Greater Manchester.
  • Produced a Greater Manchester Green Roof Guidance document with technical support from EDAW AECOM, highlighting the benefits of green roofs as well as dispelling myths that have hitherto hindered their installation. Principles were established for incorporating green roofs into new developments and existing buildings.
  • Coordinating green roof feasibility studies for five existing buildings within the City of Manchester.