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.
Cherry Tree Blooms Greet New Water Conservation Project at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden was in prime bloom today to celebrate the completion of a multi-year project to make the garden more sustainable.
The Pastel-Colored Beauty of Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s Magnolia Collection Is in Full Bloom
While the cherry blossoms get all the attention, the magnolias are showstoppers of their own, and now is the time to see them.
The Gowanus Draft Zoning Proposal Is Here, Promising Dense Development Along the Canal
The rezoning from industrial to residential is expected to allow 30-story apartment buildings around the canal and be a bonanza for current owners of industrial property in the area.
A Winter Walk Through Calvert Vaux Park
Lovers of New York city parks and architecture may be very familiar with the name of Calvert Vaux, but perhaps not so much the Brooklyn park dedicated to the 19th century designer.
Advocates Share Their Words of Wisdom on Gaining Green Spaces for the People
Listen in at the Brooklyn Historical Society as experts share their experiences with green space, advocacy and development.
Giant Underground Tunnel Could Replace Sewage-Gobbling Tanks in Gowanus Canal
The Department of Environmental Protection's proposal could be cheaper, store more sewage, and also spare the historic Gowanus Station from demolition.
Insider Tricks and Tips for Keeping Pigeons and Other Birds From Nesting on Your Home
Pigeons, also known as rats with wings, love to roost on the window sills, roofs and cornices of brownstones, bringing their unsightly droppings with them.
