When this is considered as part of the wider planning initiatives, including the DOT cycle policy, there is the potential for NY to lead the way on sustainable mega cities.
NYC Green Infrastructure Plan:
In September 2010, New York City released the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan which presents an alternative approach to improving water quality that integrates “green infrastructure,” such as swales and green roofs, with investments to optimize the existing system and to build targeted, cost-effective “grey” or traditional infrastructure.
via poptech
(via catastrophe-urben)