The first mills in Brooklyn: The story of the Vanderveer family windmill in Flatbush
The first mill in Brooklyn was constructed on Long Island, in Flatbush. The history of its construction is quite fascinating. The mill was made...
The Challenging Fishing Fate of Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn offers numerous fishing spots, and some of them were once thriving hubs of commercial fishing. One such place is Sheepshead Bay, a popular...
Ways of air pollution in Brooklyn and how to improve its quality
Recently, experts have noted a steady improvement in air quality in Brooklyn. But at the same time, it can just as easily deteriorate. The...
Brooklyn’s green roofs: an ecotrend or a successful business idea?
There is nothing wrong with following fashion and its main trends, especially when it comes to ecology. Ecotrends are usually beneficial to the environment.
Green...
Why Brooklyn banned the construction of cheap wooden frame houses
400 years ago, the first European buildings in Brooklyn were made of wood. This remained the case for the next 200 years, until a...
Brooklyn landscaping — a vegetable garden in the city center, regeneration in design
Today, innovative landscape design in Brooklyn reflects broader industry trends, focusing on sustainable design, the integration of smart technologies, and the implementation of natural...
What Do Brooklynites Breathe? The Air Quality in the Borough
One of the biggest environmental challenges in large cities is air pollution. City authorities try to monitor this issue through various monitoring stations and...
Save the Govanus Canal
The Gowanus Canal is a waterway that runs through the heart of Brooklyn, known for its rich history and, unfortunately, a significant amount of...
Industrial tourism in Brooklyn: is it interesting?
Innovation affects all areas of business and tourism is no exception. Big cities that cannot offer a beach holiday are trying to find other...
About Brooklyn emigrant bees, solitary bees and kleptocrat bees
Most likely, when it comes to bees, everyone thinks of this insect exclusively as a honeybee. The stereotypical imagination draws a black-and-yellow-striped bee living...