Multiple benefits of Green Infrastructure
The District has built several green infrastructure installations including stormwater capture planters, rain barrels, a constructed wetland, and a green roof. All projects are intended to reduce the amount of stormwater going into the City's Combined Sewer Overflow system and provide co-benefits, whether it is a community amenity, lowered temperature, cleaner air or a habitat for native insects and birds.
Prospect Avenue, the BronxTwo large planters were connected to the roof downspout to capture rain water from the roof. Wetland species of native plants were planted in the planters. Installation of these planters was coordinated with the building owner (not-for-profit organization) which turned this under-utilized backyard to an outdoor community space for the residents.
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Bryant Avenue, the BronxPlanters of various sizes were constructed to turn this sunny but concrete backyard into a green space for the residents of the building. Sitting areas with an overhead trellis was created. A mural by a local artist completed the space as an outdoor community space.
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West 74th Street, ManhattanThese planters were outfitted with a slow release drain to create a condition suitable for native plant species that prefer wet soil. Benches were integrated into the planters. The backyard of this residential property became a space that is more conducive for passive recreation for the residents (reading, socializing, having meals).
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Home Street, the Bronx |
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The roof of the senior citizen apartment building was outfitted with a sedum green roof. The penthouse community room looks out onto this green roof, making the community room a more pleasant gathering space.
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The front yard of a high density apartment building was turned into a green space with native plants. One large central planter was lined with stormwater detention cells to enhance the water storage capacity. Many smaller planters were built around the periphery of the front yard for residents to plant vegetables and herbs.
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This vacant lot filled with mugworts was completed overhauled. After weeding the entire lot, a trough was dug in the soil to create a wetland with rain water from the adjacent building roof draining into the constructed wetland. The entire lot was planted with native upland and wetland species to create a native plant garden.
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