Brooklyn Eagle helps judge borough’s Greenest Block
Early next month, the winner of the Greenest Block in Brooklyn contest will be announced — but first, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG) and GreenBridge have to scour the borough to find the best block, and they asked thisBrooklyn Eagle reporter for some help.
Last year’s winner, Macon Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant between Howard and Ralph avenues, was absolutely beautiful, so this year’s nearly 200 entries had a lot to live up to. In order to find that perfect Brooklyn block, a total of 17 judges travel around the borough, dissecting their favorites and least favorites in three rounds.
On Aug. 4, winners will be chosen for the best residential and best commercial blocks. Awards will also be given out for the Best Street Tree Beds, Best Window Box, Best Community Garden Streetscape, Greenest Storefront and the National Grid award for Leadership in Sustainable Practices.