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

Brooklyn has introduced a first-of-its-kind botanical bus stop designed to help reduce flooding. The project incorporates greenery to manage stormwater runoff within the urban environment. This initiative serves as a new model for sustainable city infrastructure.
A bus stop grows in Brooklyn.
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