Date of Award
Spring 5-12-2015
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Geography
First Advisor
Carson Farmer
Second Advisor
Marianna Pavlovskaya
Academic Program Adviser
Hongmian Gong
Abstract
While much of the literature cites community gardens as providing urban ecosystem services, there is very little research quantifying these benefits. This thesis compares the stormwater runoff rates of urban vacant lots, community gardens, and residential developments in New York City and evaluates community gardens as green infrastructure.
Recommended Citation
Gittleman, Mara, "Estimating Stormwater Runoff for Community Gardens in New York City" (2015). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/2
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