Like many of Benepe's projects, planting P.S. 111's playground is more than a quality of life improvement. The grass and other flora help absorb flood water during storms, relieving pressure on the city's drainage systems. Photo 10 of 11 in What to See on the First Day of Dwell on Design New York by Dwell from Discover How Parks Can Protect Cities from Natural Disasters at Dwell on Design New York

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Like many of Benepe's projects, planting P.S. 111's playground is more than a quality of life improvement. The grass and other flora help absorb flood water during storms, relieving pressure on the city's drainage systems.