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https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032024/new-york-city-greenways-along-rivers-railways-parks/>
"New York City is poised for a year of opportunity with the opening of miles of
city-wide greenways, a success for community advocates who are cautious but
optimistic about the effort to create fresh or upgraded public paths across the
boroughs.
Greenways are multi-use paths for walking, biking and electric-assisted
transport, often situated along rivers and railways or in parks. In urban
areas, they are meant to enhance the local landscape and offer safe travel ways
protected from vehicle traffic.
There are some clear environmental benefits for communities. The obvious
reduction of emission reduction aside, added foliage and landscaping can ward
off summer heat, play a crucial role in stormwater management by reducing
runoff and erosion, and encourage biodiversity in urban areas.
New York Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to build more than 40 miles of
greenways in the city’s outlying boroughs last fall, in addition to upgrades to
20 miles of existing greenways, after the city received $7.25 million through
the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with
Sustainability and Equity grant program in August 2022."
Via
Fix the News:
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Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
