The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) joined with PLANTERS, The Corps Network, and Green City Force on Oct. 3 to expand open, green space access to Lillian Wald Houses residents. Thanks to a funding through PLANTERS, the Lower East Side development will permanently host a Planters Grove, a program which transforms spaces in urban areas into green areas built by and for the those who will directly benefit from the space. NYCHA Chairman John B Rhea - who attended the ceremony, stressed the importance of such a vibrant spaces and its correlation to healthier communities. Additionally, the Planters Grove includes an underground rain collection system, a boardwalk, and benches.
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