More Green Roofs in Brooklyn
We’re pleased to announce the addition of three green roofs in, or adjacent to, the Brooklyn Navy Yard! In total, more than 23,000 square feet of previously impermeable roof-top has been covered with soil and planted with ornamental grasses, perennial wildflowers and sedum in order to absorb the rain that falls on it (which is nearly 2.5 MILLION gallons in a typical year!).
By keeping the rain water out of the local drainage system, the green roofs help to decrease flooding and reduce combined sewer overflows into the East River. The projects were made possible, in part, thanks to a nearly $700,000 grant provided through our Green Infrastructure Grant Program.
Building C and E in the Brooklyn Navy Yard
Buildings C and E in the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s Admirals Row now include 11,736 square feet of intensive green roofing. The green roof has meadow plantings, including ornamental grasses and flowering perennials. Kelco Construction was the lead contractor with oversight by New York Green Roofs. Our grant award of $351,787.93 and Brooklyn Urban Retail Partners, LLC’s contribution of $537,077.30 paid for the project. The green roof will manage approximately 1,800,000 gallons of stormwater annually.
399 Sands Street
399 Sands Street, a seven-story parking garage and commercial building adjacent to the Navy Yard, now features an 11,465 square foot sedum green roof. Brooklyn Grange was the lead contractor on the project, which was fully funded by our grant award of $344,880.90. The green roof project will manage approximately 660,000 gallons of stormwater annually.
The Green Infrastructure Grant Program
Through our grant program we have committed over $13 million to 33 partners who, in turn, have contributed nearly $7 million in matching funds. These projects are a wonderful example of a partnership between government and a strong community leader to build the green infrastructure, which has enhanced the sustainability of the Navy Yard and is already helping to improve the health of the East River and New York Harbor.
