The Center for an Urban Future released a study this week that shows the city has made some progress toward mitigating the effects of severe rainstorms and preventing stormwater from carrying raw sewage into local waterways.
The policy organization recommended that the city redouble its efforts to build green infrastructure—like green roofs, rain gardens, and permeable surfaces—with an eye toward influencing Mayor-elect Eric Adams.
According to the report, the system annually discharges more than 20 billion gallons of raw sewage mixed with stormwater into the city’s waterways. September’s Hurricane Ida emphasized the need to accelerate construction in the face of more severe weather wrought by climate change.
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