Green-Wood Cemetery's innovative stormwater-management initiatives, including underground tanks and permeable pavers, aim to mitigate flooding and enhance water absorption in Brooklyn.
The $2.6 million funded projects, driven by rising climate challenges, transform the cemetery and nearby areas into effective systems for handling extreme rain and preventing sewer overflow.
As storm events like Hurricane Helene remind us, even small local strategies contribute to a larger solution needed to manage increasing flooding events across the city.
Supported by the city and state, these improvements reflect a significant shift towards private property owners playing a key role in urban flood management.
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