Sherway Gardens’ Expansion Green Roof Case Study

 

Download the PDF Case Study Sherway Gardens, Toronto, ON

Sherway’s 9,500 m² green roof can absorb up to 340,000 litres per rainfall event, or the equivalent of 2,500 bathtubs

Stormwater Management, Aesthetics & More

The largest commercial green roof in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) was designed as part of Sherway Gardens’ Stormwater Management Program. Sherway is located at the junction of the Gardiner Expressway, the QEW and Highway 427 and across from several big box stores with little green space. The green roof was one of the measures that helped Sherway earn BOMA Best Gold and LEED certification for its expansion.

Aesthetics, too, were a big selling point. Visible from nearby condominiums the much-needed green space in this industrial part of the GTA improves the view for residents.

Urban Habitat

The lightweight and soilless vegetated green roof by Next Level Stormwater Management was installed in 2014 and is a natural oasis for pollinators, and migratory and non-migratory birds alike.  Watch aerial video of Sherway and other GTA green roofs, here.

Enjoy more beautiful photos 

Sherway green roof in the spring. Photo gvrpix.com

Sherway green roof in the summer. Photo gvrpix.com

Sherway’s sedum green roof in Autumn. Photo gvrpix.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sherway’s green roof in winter dormancy.

 

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