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NORA is transforming vacant lots into rain gardens that draw runoff from the street store it temporarily, and capture many of the pollutants it carries.

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Hazards
Flooding – Rainfall-induced
Assets
Property
Focus of action
Nature-based solutions, Green Infrastructure

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