Greening the BQE, Part IV

A Tale of Two Hillocks. In keeping with the rapid waterfront redevelopment of Brooklyn, the west (harbor-facing) side of the Atlantic Avenue underpass looks like something out of Downton Abbey:

The east side, on the other hand, looks more like Downtown Abilene:

I spotted some daffodils, but they turned out to be reflectors on the blue sign: "Beautification  this site Granite International Management L.L.C. Adopt-a-Highway." (Maybe we should give the site to International Granite Management instead?)

(Sketch: Planning Corps/Erik Galipo)

Of course, all this is likely to change when the Atlantic Avenue Funderpass (left) is completed--a project that promises to funify the bleak stretch of Atlantic Avenue that connects the business district (excellent Middle Eastern food!) and the ever-expanding waterfront parks--with murals, seating, and a bicycle pumping station. More later as this project takes shape. (Thanks to One More Folded Sunset for the tip!)