County unveils library’s eco-roof

Having survived criticism from opponents of Multnomah County’s eco-roofs program, Commissioner Maria Rojo de Steffey unveiled the county’s latest sustainability-friendly roof at the county’s main library branch.

The $180,000 eco-roof, a structure that uses plants to help clean the air and absorb rainwater, marks the first such library project in Oregon. Three of the county’s 100 buildings now sport the roofs.

…just starting to grow…