Monthly Archives: April 2012

From vacant lot to neighborhood nexus

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Do you have a vacant lot in your neighborhood? Have you said to yourself, “What a shame….there must be some way to put this space to use”? Maybe you’ve coincidentally also longed for a clear patch of earth to plant … Continue reading →

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Rooftop garden glory in Brooklyn

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

While my last post discussed rooftop agriculture on a residential scale, I’ve followed the NY Times breadcrumb trail and stumbled upon a phenomenally larger version of these elevated farms. Apparently Brooklyn is on its way to sustainability stardom, with construction … Continue reading →

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Urban gardens sprout from subsidized housing

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Developers of affordable housing across New York City are leading the pack when it comes to installing urban gardens on rooftops, according to an article in this week’s New York Times Real Estate section. The article mentioned three properties around … Continue reading →

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GreenNYCHA and the New York City Housing Authority: 50 years of urban gardens

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Spring is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to dive into that next gardening project, whether that means clearing away those winter blankets of mulch or breaking new ground to replace old concrete with fresh green space. If you … Continue reading →

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