Living with water Our Project aims to use the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers to foster a more sustainable and resilient Binghamton community.
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what is living with water?
Living with water projects
Story CirclesIn 2016, Rust2Green Binghamton hosted 7 story circles at local sites, where community members could share their memories, thoughts, and stories about the 2006 and 2011 floods. Learn More!
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Place-makingThis summer we have been focused on place-making activities, such as community chalkboards,
that will engage the community and help inspire and transform the riverfront, along with other underutilized or abandoned areas throughout the city. Learn More! |
Community surveys and InterviewsThroughout the entirety of the project, we have conducted interviews with a variety of stakeholders and community members in an effort to gain a greater understanding of the relationships, attitudes, and ideas people have about the rivers. Learn More!
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Community Engagement
Our greatest focus is on including the public throughout all our revitalization efforts. Rust2Green Binghamton held a Resiliency Summit and Living with Water play, where community members, researchers, and government officials came together to discuss the impacts of the 2006 and 2011 floods and resiliency efforts. Learn More!