Greenest Block Winners Announced
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden yesterday announced the winners of the 2010 Greenest Block awards. In the residential category, the honors went to Vanderveer Place between Flatbush Avenue and East 23rd Street in Flatbush (above); in the commercial category, the winner was Hoyt Street between State Street and Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill (photo on the…
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden yesterday announced the winners of the 2010 Greenest Block awards. In the residential category, the honors went to Vanderveer Place between Flatbush Avenue and East 23rd Street in Flatbush (above); in the commercial category, the winner was Hoyt Street between State Street and Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill (photo on the jump). For a complete list of winners and finalists, click here.
Greenest Block in Brooklyn 2010 [BBG]
The Greenest Blocks In Brooklyn Announced! [Gothamist]
Flatbush Block Claims Title Of 2010’s Greenest [Brooklyn Eagle]
Boerum Hill Byway ‘Greenest’ Commercial Block! [Brooklyn Paper]
Seems like that block on Hoyt always gussies up right before the judging. Sticking a bunch of potted plants out to win a contest is kinda lame.
randolph, you can’t even manage one login name let alone two.
Based on the winning blocks that I am familiar with, this appears to be the botanical equivalent of the “Best Xmas Lights In Brooklyn” contest, with plants sitting in for tinsels and Santas.
P.S. That first photo is spectacular! Someone is really dedicated. Just the thought of the all that watering makes me tired. 🙂
P.S. That first photo is spectacular! Someone is really dedicated. Just the thought of the all that watering makes me tired. 🙂
P.S. That first photo is spectacular! Someone is really dedicated. Just the thought of the all that watering makes me tired. 🙂
I’m always surprised that that block of Hoyt wins year after year. I mean, I *love* that they always make an effort and the block is very pleasant (I live nearby and walk there daily), but the best in all of Brooklyn? Makes me think other commercial blocks aren’t bothering at all…
botanical hoarders!?
*rob*
Oppps, it got the award for best commercial block. i don’t think that was in the original post as I read it.