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Brooklyn grows first-of-its-kind botanical bus stop aimed at reducing flooding

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Donlevy, K. (2026, September 16). Brooklyn grows first-of-its-kind botanical bus stop aimed at reducing flooding. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/brownsville-grows-first-of-its-kind-botanical-bus-stop/

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In Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood, a new botanical bus stop has been installed on Pitkin Avenue aimed at reducing flooding and providing shade for commuters. The stop features native plants capable of absorbing up to 16 gallons of rainwater during heavy storms, addressing the city's increasing flood risks. Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasized that these innovative designs will help New York City adapt to climate change by making neighborhoods more resilient and cooler. Another nearby bus stop uses reflective material on its roof to reduce heat, with both prototypes set to be evaluated for potential expansion across other boroughs in the city.

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Brooklyn, NY has launched an innovative botanical bus stop on Pitkin Avenue, designed to reduce flooding and provide shade. Funded by the Resilient Cities Catalyst and in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District, these bus stops are adorned with native grasses and flowers that can absorb up to 16 gallons of water during heavy rains. The greenery also offers sun protection for commuters waiting at the B12 and B14 bus routes. Given that around 70% of Brownsville residents rely on public transportation but have only about 19% tree canopy cover, this initiative aims to make neighborhoods cooler and more resilient against climate change impacts. Additionally, a second stop features reflective material on the roof to reduce heat exposure by up to 25 degrees, addressing frequent summer heat waves in New York City.

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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. asserted

that → adorn → events

The herbal hiding spot also provides a thick layer of sun protection for those waiting for the B12 and B14 buses. asserted

spot → provide → buses

“Climate change is already redefining what it means to live in New York City, and our response has to protect New Yorkers where they are, including at bus stops. asserted

they → redefine → stops

We are turning everyday infrastructure into an opportunity to make our neighborhoods cooler, greener and more resilient,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. asserted

Mamdani → turn → opportunity

Roughly 70% of Brownsville residents rely on public transportation — but the neighborhood has fewer than 19% tree canopy cover, according to city data. uncertain

neighborhood → rely → data

The second stop has an adhesive, reflective material on the roof that reflects the sun, rather than a thick layer of plants. asserted

that → have → plants

Both projects, however, should reduce the heat suffered by commuters sitting below by as much as 25 degrees — which is crucial as the Big Apple experiences more frequent summer heat waves. asserted

Apple → reduce → waves

The green-topped bus stop, complete with a drainage layer, can absorb as much as 16 gallons of rainwater that would otherwise run off the slick top and dump on the city’s streets like an urban waterfall. asserted

that → absorb → waterfall

The Big Apple experienced the most flooding in years, with the city comptroller’s office tracking more than a foot of floodwater covering the five boroughs nine times this summer. asserted

foot → experience → boroughs

More than 16.7 inches has fallen in Central Park, making it the wettest summer since 2021, when Tropical Storm Henri brought an incredible 24 inches. asserted

Henri → fall → inches

The Pitkin Avenue stops are funded entirely by Resilient Cities Catalyst, which hired contractors to maintain the plants, but is in partnership with the Mayor’s Office and the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District. asserted

which → fund → Office

Officials said they’ll use the prototype to collect data and evaluate the feasibility of expanding the green roofs to other bus stops throughout the five boroughs. asserted

they → say → boroughs

The green roof will remain in place through at least November, while the nearby reflective roof will remain through May 2027. uncertain

roof → remain → May

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