When it comes to living in New York City, there are many hard-and-fast truths. Stoop season is sacre
When it comes to living in New York City, there are many hard-and-fast truths. Stoop season is sacred. Our parks are oases capable of transporting us away from trash-piled streets and sidewalks. And New Yorkers have unequal access to green space.Mona Chalabi, artist and data journalist, intertwines these truths in an upcoming installation being activated on our Plaza beginning May 6, weather permitting. Designed to deepen our appreciation for trees, “Mona Chalabi: The Gray-Green Divide” explores the connections between environmental justice and climate change, exposing their unequal impact on communities throughout Brooklyn. Known to remove air pollution, reduce the amount of energy needed by residential buildings, and provide shelter for wildlife, the shade and lower temperatures created by trees have important roles in our neighborhoods. Through her clever, colorful illustration style, Mona visualizes the biodiversity of NYC and the correlations between tree density, income levels, and heat across the city.Learn more about Mona, this site-specific installation, and her inspiration: https://bit.ly/3jSAYlU -- source link
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