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stormwater runoff
Coverage of stormwater runoff in the Nexus archive.
- NYC funds AI maps to fight heat and help plan new planting
New York City is funding an AI mapping project to combat heat and guide new tree planting efforts. The initiative, led by Cornell Tech researchers, aims to identify neighborhoods needing more trees to reduce stormwater runoff, improve air quality, and lower temperatures during heat waves.
- Legislation targets large parking lots to protect state’s waterways
Governor Josh Stein signed House Bill 162 into law to eliminate mandatory minimum parking requirements, aiming to reduce stormwater runoff and construction costs while enabling local governments to incentivize development. The legislation, supported by developers and environmental groups, targets large parking lots as pollution sources and passed both legislative chambers with near-unanimous support.