Ridgewood: From Brooklyn’s Water Supply to a Recreation Destination
The Ridgewood Reservoir is located along the border of Brooklyn and Queens, in an area known as Highland Park. It shares its name with...
The History of Prospect Park’s Construction and Its Unique Water System
Thanks to meticulous planning and execution nearly 150 years ago, Prospect Park appears today as if it has always been there. That was precisely...
Environmental Situation in Brooklyn: Influencing Factors and Ways to Address Them
Brooklyn, one of the busiest boroughs of New York City, is a symbol of diverse history and urban dynamism. Amid its vibrant communities and...
Brooklyn parks are the “lungs” of the metropolis
Park areas are an important part of any city. Basically, they are the main vacation spots in nature for city dwellers. But green plantings...
Brooklyn citizens are on vacation by the water
The vacation can be different: active, extreme, calm, melancholic. The vacation near the water belongs to the last two, and Brooklyn citizens are lucky...
How a former island became a resort
New York City (NYC) has always been a bustling city with a constant flow of life. Big things were decided in its skyscrapers and...
The History of Brooklyn Zoo
Some people don't like zoos because, in their opinion, it is a real torture for animals. Although most zoos have quite acceptable conditions for...
Brooklyn Botanic Garden – an oasis in the concrete jungle
A long time ago, the territories of big cities were covered with flourishing forests and meadows. However, major progress and industrialization led to the...