Identifying the Target Area

The Oakwood Beach section sits in a natural area referred to as a Bluebelt. As defined by the New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection, BlueBelts are ecologically rich and cost effective drainage systems that handle runoff precipitation that falls on our streets and sidewalks.

The 165 homes from the Oakwood Beach Buyouts sat on natural drainage corridors, also known as wetlands. Residents retrieving from Fox Beach section would make it easier for the drainage corridors to convey, store, and filter runoff precipitation or stormwater.