Bordeaux. The metropolis is greening the roofs of bus stations to combat heat islands

Le Figaro Bordeaux

The plants will now grow in bus stations in the Bordeaux region. A layout that is not very visible to the naked eye, but which can be useful in hot weather. In the summer, this new green roof should make it possible to lower the temperature in the travelers’ accommodation by 2 degrees and thus improve the comfort of the users, the metropolis emphasizes.

The selected species are perennial plants whichwithstand the climatic conditions of different seasons and require little maintenanceadds the community. The first of these planted passenger accommodations has just been installed on the rue d’Armagnac in Bordeaux at the TBM line 11 stop Carl Vernet. Within a year, 15 more will be created by Metropolis and Clear Channel France.

This initiative will demonstratethe great desire of the metropolis is to green its territory, fight against heat islands in mineral areas, introduce nature and promote biodiversity in the heart of cities.“. This new development is also part of the “a major modernization and renewal campaign“travellers’ shelters, “adapting street furniture to global warming“, making it”more innovative, more connected and more environmentally virtuous“. In addition to these green roofs, presence detectors and energy-efficient lighting will also be installed.