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Basic introduction to downspout planters, permeable pavement, and enhanced tree pits
Permeable Pavement Permeable pavement is designed to allow percolation or infiltration of stormwater through the surface into the soil below where the storm water is naturally filtered and pollutants are removed. Permeable concrete, permeable asphalt and other engineered systems are used...
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Hexagonal Bed Plan
Learn how to build a smaller hexagonal bed that can be joined for creative shapes.
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Basic introduction to bioswales
A bioswale is a linear, sloped retention area designed to capture and convey water, while allowing it to infiltrate the ground slowly over a 24 to 48 hour period. The slopes are usually planted with native species similar to a rain garden. A bioswale built into a sloped area can also help...
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Rainwater Harvesting Guide
A short guide to building rainwater harvesting systems, aimed at New Yorkers that have received free rain barrel kits from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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Brief History: GrowNYC Green Space
Hear the history of GrowNYC's Green Space program from Gerard Lordahl, former Director of Green Space at GrowNYC and Lenny Librizzi, Former Director of Green Infrastructure at GrowNYC. Gerard and Lenny's story is deeply woven into the fabric of NYC’s community garden movement. They joined GrowNYC at a pivotal time...
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Building A Rain Garden
A succinct case study on building a rain garden, aimed at New Yorkers that have received free rain barrel kits from the Department of Environmental Protection.
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