A New Layer of Public Space: The Case for Activating Urban Rooftops
Underutilised rooftop spaces are attracting more and more interest as a resource for expanding public space in increasingly dense urban environments. Representing up to 25% of the surface area of cities, they are also a potential tool for favouring climate resilience and providing more of the open-air spaces that are so essential in a pandemic. ArchDaily analyses the potential for creating a multi-layered city by means of activating urban rooftops.