There’s a new rooftop farm that is opening on Staten Island that will grow organic food and help alleviate flooding.
The roof of the Nicotra Group’s Corporate Commons Three building is comprised of perennial wildflowers and organic vegetables. It’s designed to absorb three and a half million gallons of rainfall annually. Staten Island Councilman James Gennaro says this will take pressure off the area drainage system.
“This is a win, win, win. We get to capture storm water. We get to grow healthy food. We get to support not for profit organizations.”
The rooftop farm is paid for by a 670-thousand dollar green infrastructure grant. The Adams Administration is looking to build more roof top farms on other buildings including schools.