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Let’s build a more resilient New York.
From critical infrastructure to community spaces we manage projects that strengthen the city and serve generations to come.
We integrate nature-based infrastructure into dense city environments — improving drainage, reducing runoff, and enhancing community resilience through thoughtful design and field execution.
This $44 million NYCDEP-sponsored project implemented sustainable stormwater management systems across Queens, particularly within the Flushing Creek Tributary Area. Focused on bioswales, rain gardens, and infiltration basins, the project addressed recurring flooding and runoff issues while enhancing public space through green infrastructure.
SRE Engineering served as a subconsultant, providing construction inspection services and community outreach to ensure successful delivery, regulatory compliance, and long-term system performance.
NYCDDC
2022
$44,000,000
These green systems aren’t just infrastructure — they’re investments in healthier streets, cleaner waterways, and a more climate-resilient New York.
This project was envisioned as a forward-looking investment in climate-resilient infrastructure, using green technologies to naturally manage stormwater in one of the city’s most densely populated boroughs. Rather than relying solely on traditional gray infrastructure, the initiative introduced bioswales and rain gardens to improve water absorption, reduce strain on sewer systems, and contribute to neighborhood beautification.
The concept focused on transforming public right-of-way spaces into functional, sustainable systems that serve both environmental and community needs — blending ecology with infrastructure in an urban context.
Construction spanned multiple locations throughout Queens, installing dozens of bioswales, rain gardens, and infiltration basins to capture and filter stormwater at the source. SRE’s inspection team provided oversight of site preparation, grading, soil installation, vegetation planting, and erosion control measures. Our team worked closely with DEP representatives to ensure compliance with technical specifications and project goals. We also verified planting health and species accuracy to support long-term vegetation success and system functionality. Community outreach efforts were integrated throughout the project to ensure residents and stakeholders understood the work, supported access during construction, and helped facilitate long-term maintenance expectations.
The project successfully delivered a network of resilient, low-impact stormwater systems across Queens. These bioswales and rain gardens now reduce localized flooding, filter pollutants, and contribute to improved water quality in nearby waterways like Flushing Creek. They also enhance the public realm with planted, green infrastructure that supports biodiversity and urban heat reduction.
By prioritizing sustainability and proactive community coordination, this effort reflects a scalable model for nature-based infrastructure in fast-growing urban environments.
A vital infrastructure project designed to strengthen Hudson Yards and support long-term urban growth.
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We deliver complex infrastructure solutions that integrate utility upgrades, structural enhancements, and safe streetscapes — ensuring long-term resilience in high-growth urban corridors.
A 100-unit mixed-income residential community in Westchester County.
From critical infrastructure to community spaces we manage projects that strengthen the city and serve generations to come.
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