Cool town, evening in the city
Dressed so fine and looking so pretty
Cool cat, looking for a kitty
Gonna look in every corner of the city
'Til I'm wheezing like a bus stop
Runnin' upstairs, gonna meet you on the roof top...

- Lovin Spoonful, [[Summer in the City)

What is the history of rooftop use in Detroit? I noticed that only a few buildings have usable, people-friendly spaces on rooftops in Detroit. Many urban places like NYC and Chicago have many rooftop gardens with seating, places where girls lay out in the summer, and where people relax with a cocktail in the evening. I've always enjoyed being up on the roofs of buildings; you feel like you're on top of the world and the views almost always impress.

Aside from Millender Center, which has a running track, tennis courts, and a lawn area on the roof of its parking structure, I haven't been able to find any more examples of this [[except for a few bars). Why is this so? The roof seems like an easy space to make and maintain and is highly enjoyable for tenants and office workers alike...