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- 1New trees and a mini-forest taking root in Tompkins Square Park●New trees, a rain garden and a mini-forest taking root in Tompkins Square Park
Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan's East Village is getting new plantings, including freshly planted trees, a rain garden designed to absorb stormwater, and a small 'mini-forest' of densely planted native species. Local news outlet EV Grieve reports the green projects are now taking root, part of ongoing efforts to add greenery and improve drainage in the heavily used neighborhood park.