The asphalt at this school playground in Brooklyn caused stormwater to drain into the Gowanus Canal, putting pressure on the city's sewer system, and adding contaminated runoff to an already polluted waterway. It also made a drab addition to the cityscape.  Photo 3 of 4 in An Inside Look at How Public Spaces Can Be Redesigned for Resiliency by Heather Corcoran

An Inside Look at How Public Spaces Can Be Redesigned for Resiliency

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The asphalt at this school playground in Brooklyn caused stormwater to drain into the Gowanus Canal, putting pressure on the city's sewer system, and adding contaminated runoff to an already polluted waterway. It also made a drab addition to the cityscape.