The process involved sealing the landfills with an impermeable plastic cap and a below-ground barrier, while a methane gas piping system was installed to manage off-gassing.
In August, the Columbia MPA in Environmental Science and Policy cohort went on a field trip to two such green spaces... highlighting the importance and impact of ecological restoration projects.
These green havens play an important role in keeping our cities healthy, purifying air and water, protecting against floods and nurturing biodiversity.
Sitting 130 feet above sea level, Shirley Chisholm State Park offers incredible views of New York City... this vibrant park now buzzing with bikers and bird-watchers rests above former Pennsylvania and Fountain Avenue landfills.
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