Everything You Need to Know Before Installing a Green Roof
It’s hard to miss the soaring three-acre meadow that graces the top of Barclays Center. But green ...
Tag: Environmental
Two Trees Plans Waterfront Park, May Seek Rezoning for Housing on Williamsburg Con Ed Site
What do Williamsburg residents want in a new waterfront park and development? Peace and quiet. Th...
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 boro...
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 pro...
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 at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are sh...
The Gowanus Draft Zoning Proposal Is Here, Promising Dense Development Along the Canal
The next step in the long and winding road toward the rezoning of Gowanus finally arrived Wednesday ...
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, b...
Advocates Share Their Words of Wisdom on Gaining Green Spaces for the People
How can communities fight for open space while development pressures increase in their neighborhoods...
Giant Underground Tunnel Could Replace Sewage-Gobbling Tanks in Gowanus Canal
An eminent domain seizure by the city seemed to write the final chapter for the historic Gowanus Sta...
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 bro...
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