Palais des congrès opens rooftop garden
Montreal's Palais des congrès convention centre is launching an urban agriculture project, turning almost 20 per cent of its roof into green space.
10,000 square metres dedicated to growing tomatoes, eggplant, greenery
Montreal's Palais des congrès convention centre is launching an urban agriculture project, turning almost 20 per cent of its roof into green space.
The aim of the project is to improve air quality, fight rising temperatures and grow vegetables.
The 10,000 square metres will be used to grow tomatoes, eggplants, peppers and dozens of other vegetables.
Some of the crops will be donated to feed people at the Maison du Père homeless shelter on René-Lévesque Boulevard.
In addition, the rooftop garden will also feature three beehives.
The city hopes that this initiative be expanded and encourage other property owners to do the same.
With files from Radio-Canada's Michel Saba