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Where Are The Greenest Blocks In Brooklyn?

10 photos

The first-place residential block winner, E 25th Street between Clarendon Road and Avenue D in Flatbush

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


The first-place commercial block winner, Atlantic Avenue between Bond Street and Nevins Street in Boerum Hill

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


Marty Markowitz (holding sign) was on hand to congratulate the winners

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First-place best community garden streetscape winner Red Shed Community Garden, Kingsland Avenue between Skillman Avenue and Maspeth Avenue, Williamsburg

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


First-place greenest storefront winner, Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street, Fort Greene

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


First-place greenest storefront winner, Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street, Fort Greene

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG



Second-place best residential winner Bainbridge Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


Best window box, by Joyce Rooney of 430 8th Street, Park Slope

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Second-place tie for best street tree beds Bainbridge Street between Malcolm X Boulevard and Stuyvesant Avenue, Bed-Stuy

Photo courtesy Robin Simmen/ BBG


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