People want access to greenery and they are willing to pay for it – about 16% more in fact.

George Washington University recently conducted a study of residential buildings in New York City and found that those buildings with green roofs collect about 16% higher rent than those without a green roof.

For those of just with a strong belief in the benefits of junglefying our cities, this is welcome news. For building owners, we hope that this provides a great demonstration that green is not only good, it also makes business sense as well.

Read the study details here.