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Green Roofs Tax Incentive Isn't Working Because it's Poorly Targeted

New York City's Green Roof Property Tax Abatement Program has failed to take off, but if it were targeted toward the areas that need stormwater infrastructure and green spaces the most, it could be made too big to ignore.

August 2, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

Philadelphia Bills on Green Roofs and Electric Cars Show Backwards Thinking

Philadelphia's green roof law allows developers to build 25 percent more units if they put a green roof on their buildings. Councilmember Squilla wants to exempt his district from that law.

May 4, 2017 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

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