Bushwick Snows Green

Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?

Bushwick

Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.

Youth

Older Adults

Public Housing Residents

Justice Impacted People

People with Disabilities

Limited English Speakers

Immigrants/ Migrants

Veterans

Parents

Low Income People

LGBTQ+, "Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color", Someone Else

Describe the challenge you want to address:

It is well documented that Bushwick faces alot of flooding that impacts a large portion of the population. There is also extreme heat that occurs due to the lack of greenery here.

What is the solution to the challenge?

Create more rain gardens that neighbors adopt and maintain. There will be planted with nature NY plants. These gardens could also have trees planted to help with the shade. Finally, schools or other public spaces like precincts, NYCHA buildings should be required that atleast 25% of their roof should be a green roof.

Please provide your Zip Code

11221