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Keeping Stormwater at Bay: a Brooklyn Green Roof Offers a Look at a Climate Resilient Future

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Green infrastructure mitigates the impacts of stormwater on New York City’s sewer systems, limiting the flow of sewage to local waterways.

By Lauren Dalban

NEW YORK—Every Friday afternoon, the Kingsland Wildflower Green Roof opens its doors to the local community. Tall grass and brightly-colored flowers greet visitors after their four-floor trek to the top of the building—a green oasis in Brooklyn, surrounded on all sides by heavy industrial activity.

Keeping Stormwater at Bay: a Brooklyn Green Roof Offers a Look at a Climate Resilient Future
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