Brooklyn grows first-of-its-kind botanical bus stop aimed at reducing flooding
- Posted on September 16, 2026
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Brooklyn grows first-of-its-kind botanical bus stop aimed at reducing flooding
A bus stop grows in Brooklyn. A first-of-its-kind anti-flooding “green roof” sprouted on top of a bus shelter in Brownsville this week after the Big Apple suffered its wettest summer in years. The Pitkin Avenue stop is now adorned with native grasses, flowers and other greenery that can slurp up to 16 gallons of water during major rain events that are becoming increasingly more common. The herbal hiding spot also provides a thick layer of sun...
