What’s the Future of the Sunset Park Waterfront Now That the Industry City Rezoning Is Dead?
Sunset Park locals want to rezone the waterfront for green energy jobs and revise the City Charter to allow community-led rezonings.
New Construction Timeline Slips Completion of Gowanus Tank and Head House Project to 2032
City environmental execs are now estimating that construction of a massive tank and filtration facility designed to help keep the noxious Gowanus Canal clean after its federal scrub won’t be completed until the end of 2032, according to government emails and letters obtained by Brooklyn Paper.
Interactive Map Tracks North Brooklyn’s Industrial Past and Environmental Legacy
North Brooklyn environmentalists and Pratt Institute have created a map charting historic environmental pollution in Greenpoint, Williamsburg and adjacent neighborhoods.
Developers of Luxury Williamsburg Complex Look to Clean Toxic Soil Years After Building Completion
A developer wants to cleanse heavily-polluted soil and groundwater at 34 Berry Street through the state-subsidized Brownfield Cleanup Program.
Brownstone Boys: How Green Can You Go? Energy Efficient Renovating in Brooklyn and NYC
Whether you want to do your part to lower your carbon footprint or maybe just keep the energy expenses in check, there are lots of eco-friendly options to consider when renovating.
Prospect Heights Passive House With Solar Panels, Reclaimed Barn Wood Asks $3.495 Million
This classic Brooklyn limestone got a 21st century Passive House makeover, complete with triple pane windows, rooftop solar panels and some interesting design touches on the interior.
EPA Declares City Must Reuse Original Gowanus Station Bricks in New Build
The city's cost-cutting plan won't go into effect after federal and state officials stepped in, our sister pub Brooklyn Paper reports.
Everything You Need to Know Before Installing a Green Roof
A green roof keeps a house cool, cuts energy bills, and can extend the life of a roof by decades.
Two Trees Plans Waterfront Park, May Seek Rezoning for Housing on Williamsburg Con Ed Site
The developer of wildly popular Domino Park is seeking public input to build another "world class" green space on the waterfront.
Wandering Through Brooklyn’s Natural Past in Marine Park
Brooklyn's shoreline has changed a fair bit over the centuries but there are still spots in the borough that spark the imagination and inspire visions of the past.
