Earlier today the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy announced the Pier 1 lawns were officially open! They chose Earth Day for the big unveiling, fitting as they've implemented an organic lawn care program endorsed by Environmental Protection Agency. When we dropped by earlier people were already enjoying the view. more ›

The City Council is set to pass a law requiring that homeowners keep 20% to 50% of the property in front of their homes covered with greenery. The law is in response to a trend by homeowners to cut down trees or pave over their lawns in order to create parking spaces. more ›

Famed New York realtor Barbara Corcoran chimed in on a matter of public aesthetics and the nature of our city by advising that homeowners would be best served by tearing up their lawns and gardens and paving them over as a suitable place to park their cars. We'll let her speak directly on the subject, as it seems too insane to try to rephrase ourselves. From Friday's Daily News:Q. My wife and I have... more ›