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August 5, 2009

Closing Bell: Greenest Block in Brooklyn

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GreenTeam_groupshot.jpgThe annual blue ribbon for the greenest block in Brooklyn goes to Lincoln Road between Rogers and Bedford Avenues. The contest, organized by GreenBridge, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the borough president's office, judges applicants based on several criteria for one block only, on both sides of the street, such as variety and subtlety of plants, horticultural practice, tree care, and soil. Applicants must be a block association, civic group, or neighborhood organization—in the case of this year's winner, it was the Lincoln Road R&B Block Association. Congratulations Lincoln Roaders! As The Local notes, there were also a number of honorees in the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill area. You can also go to the contest page and view runners up and winners in several other categories. GMAP




Posted by jscheff at 4:00 PM | Comments (11)
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Just a few housekeeping note:

This should be tagged as "Prospect Lefferts Gardens" so it gets properly sorted by neighborhood.

Also probably worth mentioning the neighborhood in the article since that detail is absent for the winning block, despite mention of other neighborhoods also on the list.

Thanks!

Posted by: jeffrey at August 5, 2009 4:07 PM

They all look beautiful. Congratulations!

Posted by: etson at August 5, 2009 4:12 PM

surprised 3rd st between 7/8 isnt on there.

Posted by: guikazoid at August 5, 2009 4:15 PM

Congrats to all of the winners! On a side note, is it just me, or are the majority of contestants from Bed Stuy? Hey, we may have a bad rep, but damn if we haven't got some nice flowers.

Posted by: MacD at August 5, 2009 4:27 PM

hey, we're a runner up! and I didn't even know we were entered.

Posted by: new2hood at August 5, 2009 4:33 PM

Bed Stuy with 12 nominations is the most nominated neighborhood beating its closest competitor (East Flatbush) by seven nominations. And, yet, Brownstoner decides to give Clinton Hill (four nominations) and Fort Greene (one nomination) mention. For a blog that purports itself to be Brooklyn Inside and Out, the bias continues to be very clear.

Posted by: decatur411 at August 5, 2009 4:43 PM

Congrats to Lincoln 2 as the block is known to us fellow residents of Prospect Lefferts Gardens.

This has always been my nomination for most beautiful block in the neighborhood.

Posted by: LM at August 5, 2009 6:40 PM

Hey MacD we need all the positive publicity we can get... good for Bedford Stuyvesant.

Posted by: Amzi Hill at August 6, 2009 9:31 AM

That is a beautiful block on Lincoln Road I am glad that they won this year.. Good for them!!!

Posted by: Amzi Hill at August 6, 2009 9:33 AM

Lovely. That Vanderveer Place one is crazy. (good crazy)

Posted by: Nomi at August 6, 2009 10:17 AM

There are many winners, all different neighborhoods, and the contest runs every year. I am proud to say someone from my neighborhood won - even if it is 2nd place - but Burrito Bar and Kitchen won 2nd place for GREENEST STOREFRONT - and this is the second year that restaurant has won... My neighbrohood is Prospect Heights. Check out bbg.org and see all the winners.

Posted by: northflatbushgirl at August 6, 2009 1:33 PM

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