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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Green Roofs on the Move: Bus Roots (All Over the Tri-State Area)
According to Marco Castro Cosio, an NYU grad student in Interactive Telecommunications, “plants are innovative technology.” They act like little solar panels, changing light into food. They transform water into leaves and fruits. They adjust to varying weather conditions. So … Continue reading
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Keeping My Promise (Spa Castle, College Point, Queens)
A peculiar day to write about “The Roof That Warms You Up,” when it’s 60-something degrees outside, the crocus are popping up and the blossoms are promising to bust out into their spring glory. But a promise is a promise, … Continue reading
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A Farm with a View (Brooklyn Grange Farm, Long Island City, Queens)
I simply wanted to meet the NYC Urban Roof Farmer so I asked him for a coffee and we made a plan. Ben Flanner, roof farmer, showed up with all of his sparkle, intelligence and wit, overflowing with optimism and … Continue reading
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