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South Ozone Park, Queens, where New York City constructed 2,300 curbside rain gardens in an effort to offset flooding.
Asphalt contributes to the urban heat island effect and makes places more prone to flooding. Planners are rethinking its place in cities. This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News.
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