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Rain is here, Boston! You know what that means - time to visit boston.gov/flood-survey and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos today and tomorrow and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!
Join the Office of Green Infrastructure! We're hiring a Director of Green Infrastructure. Visit boston.gov/jobs and apply today! #GreenInfrastructure #NowHiring #CityOfBoston
With Boston experiencing severe heat emergencies over the last month, green infrastructure is more vital than ever in keeping us cool. Plants absorb heat from the air, and their shade cools sidewalks, streets, and buildings. #BostonGreen #GreenInfrastructure #HeatResilience
For more information about the role plants play in keeping our cities cool, visit the links below:
For info on plants:epa.gov/heatislands/benefits…
For info on their heat islands: epa.gov/green-infrastructure…
Site Spotlight #11: The Edgewater Drive Rain Garden! The swath of red, stamped brick that used to occupy the corner of this intersection has been replaced with a rain garden. This garden will treat storm water from the intersection and lessen heat when temperatures rise!
Over the past 6 months, we’ve collected and mapped reports of flooding across Boston. Now, we want to share what we’ve learned and discuss next steps. Join the conversation on Monday, 6/23 at 6pm, in-person at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, or virtually on Zoom.
Over the past 6 months, we’ve collected and mapped reports of flooding across Boston. Now, we want to share what we’ve learned and discuss next steps. Join the conversation on Monday, 6/23 at 6pm, in-person at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, or virtually on Zoom.
We retrofit a median along Blue Hill Avenue, between Castlegate Road and Washington Street, allowing it to host new bioswales! Planted with native shrubs, grasses, and perennials, they filter and infiltrate stormwater from the abutting streets to prevent flooding and pollution.
They say April showers bring May flowers, and in no set of locations is this more evident than Boston’s numerous rain gardens. These gardens host a variety of flowers that beautify streets while promoting biodiversity throughout Boston!
With Boston expecting a big nor'easter in the next few days, it's as important as ever to help the city keep track of areas prone to flooding. If you see flooding, give us a shout at BOSTON.GOV/FLOOD-SURVEY
Site Spotlight #10: Jackson Mann Community Center! The Jackson Mann Community Center hosts a luscious rain garden that borders its parking lot. This installation not only punctuates the sidewalk with luscious greenery, but helps to reduce heat and fight flooding in the area.
Rain is coming, Boston! You know what that means - time to visit boston.gov/flood-survey and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos today and tomorrow and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!
This Thursday, we want to recognize the people and organizations that have accelerated and enhanced the development of Green Infrastructure throughout Boston and beyond. Learn more about GI volunteer opportunities here: boston.gov/departments/green…
April 22nd is International Earth Day! This day is a time to look back at what we’ve accomplished, and to look forward to what more can be done. The Office of Green Infrastructure is happy to have all of you beside us as we celebrate today! Learn more at shorturl.at/OAEAS
Site spotlight #9: Audubon Circle in Fenway! This intersection has been furnished with improved layered rain gardens at every corner. The rain gardens work to drain storm water from the streets and filter out pollution before it flows to the Charles.
The Office Of Green Infrastructure is proud to announce a revised Green Infrastructure Streets Policy that outlines the inclusion of new Green Infrastructure in future streets projects and much more! Learn more here: boston.gov/departments/green…
Rainy day! Visit boston.gov/flood-survey and bookmark the Flood Survey. Take some photos and submit your responses this week. Stay tuned for GI planning next steps. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, everyone!
