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Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streets

Currents · Business · 2026-08-20

Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streets

New York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary stormwater storage areas. The city is investing US$95 million in Homecrest, Brooklyn, with the project expected to manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater per... New York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary stormwater storage areas.

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