Hi 👋

My name is Nick and I started this newsletter.

I have been living in South Brooklyn for 20 years. Been through many flooding events and as I see them happening more often, I realize a bucket is not a strategy.

But in trying to determine what to do, how much to spend, what works, what the rules are….I had a lot of questions. And beyond what I could do, what was the city doing? Big city projects are great - and needed - but they take many years to fund and get in place. What was I supposed to do in the meantime?

Turns out I was not alone and my neighbors had the same questions.
So as I embark on answering these questions for myself, I wanted to share what I learn, and hopefully learn from others too.

Afterall, my water is your water, especially during a flood. So we are all in this together.

To help me, and you, absorb more water - AND more flood information and tips - The City Sponge was created. We hope you find it useful and share it.

Feel free to drop me a note to [email protected]