resiliency

Aug
05
Was Brooklyn Prepared For Tropical Storm Isaias?

Was Brooklyn Prepared For Tropical Storm Isaias?

A fallen tree in Bath Beach. (Photo via Steve Patzer, with permission)SOUTHERN BROOKLYN – Tropical Storm Isaias left about 22,
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Oct
29
Seven Years Since Hurricane Sandy And Southern Brooklyn Is Not Prepared

Seven Years Since Hurricane Sandy And Southern Brooklyn Is Not Prepared

Hurricane Sandy.Hurricane Sandy slammed into Brooklyn in 2012. It caused 43 deaths and $19 billion in widespread devastation. [http:
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Mar
30
Giant ‘Lily Pads’ Will Protect Red Hook Houses From Future Flooding

Giant ‘Lily Pads’ Will Protect Red Hook Houses From Future Flooding

Rendering via KPFNYCHA has commissioned architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) to design a resiliency and renewal program for
1 min read
Aug
03
New Sewers Bring Much Needed Drainage To Coney Island

New Sewers Bring Much Needed Drainage To Coney Island

Courtesy of NYC Department of Design and ConstructionA project to expand storm sewers and increase drainage capacity in Coney Island
2 min read
Jun
13
Officials Announce Completion Of $28 Million Resiliency Project To Prevent Beach Erosion

Officials Announce Completion Of $28 Million Resiliency Project To Prevent Beach Erosion

Senator Chuck Schumer speaking during the announcement of the completion of the Sea Gate Reach project. (Photo provided by Senator
2 min read
Nov
13

Coney Island Hospital Gets A Bit Greener, More Resilient After Completing Energy Efficiency Project

Coney Island Hospital, 2601 Ocean Parkway. (Source: Gregory Maizous)Earlier this week we brought you the news that Coney Island
1 min read
Sep
02

Thursday: Get Involved In Making Jamaica Bay More Storm Resilient

The Ryan Center at Floyd Bennett FieldA new institute established to bolster the social and ecological research of Jamaica Bay
1 min read