"The Gowanus as an ecosystem and as a neighborhood is so interesting because it is being remade at a systemic level in so many different ways over a relatively short period of time for an urban area."
"Much of the change along the canal has been spurred by a rezoning process launched in 2014 that enabled the former industrial land to be redeveloped into a mixed-use neighborhood."
"The Gowanus Canal Conservancy, founded in 2006, has been working since then to clean up and restore the canal and its neighborhood, and has been a key part of the transformation."
The Gowanus Canal, once an industrial dumping site, is experiencing a remarkable transformation through redevelopment and environmental cleanup. Two new projects, designed by Scape, include a waterfront plaza and a linear park, enhancing public access and rebuilding the canal's ecology. This change is driven by a 2014 rezoning process and grassroots efforts from community groups focused on environmental justice. The Gowanus Canal Conservancy has played a crucial role in the restoration and revitalization of the area.
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