Grain Collective

A Community-Shaped Rain Ready Landscape In the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, chronic flooding disrupts daily life – turning streets, courtyards, and community spaces into persistent hazards long after storms pass. With aging infrastructure and rising groundwater leaving residents vulnerable to days-long pooling, the South Jamaica Water square offered a chance to turn public space […]

Growing Minds, Bodies and Good Food On a 1.5-acre site beside a Bergen Beach elementary school, the Carol Pino Learning Garden transforms a formerly contaminated urban wasteland into an immersive landscape where education, ecology, and equity intersect. Edible gardens, orchards, and outdoor classrooms form a living ecosystem that nurtures both people and the planet, addressing […]