Ikea
![Green Roof: A planted roof that cools and cleans the air and retains rainwater while providing beauty, wildlife habitat, fire and soundproofing. Also referred to as eco-roofs, vegetated roofs, living roofs, planted roof, biotope or cool roof. Green Roof](https://66.39.69.165/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_23.gif)
![Waterfront/Riverside Park: Place where you can relax, walk or ride along and play by the water (includes water bodies of all types). May include a beach; swimming and wading may be possible. Waterfront/Riverside Park](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_62.gif)
![Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site: A previously contaminated (or disaster) area that has been restored and remediated for safe public use, according to environmental standards. Can include brownfield remediation sites, development sites with soil/groundwater cleanup efforts, or reclaimed cleaned-up land such as urban parks and gardens. Cleaned-Up/Rebuilt Site](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_69.gif)
![Light Rail/Bus Rapid Transit: Streetcar, trolley, light rail line station or stop. Also includes high-speed, express or separated lane Bus Rapid Transit systems. Light Rail/Bus Rapid Transit](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_38.gif)
![Historical Feature: Institution, monument or unmarked historical area with special significance to the community's sense of place and environment. Historical Feature](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/historical_feature.gif)
![Water Transport: Ferries and other water-based transport system for passengers, vehicles and freight. Can be a naturally refreshing and efficient way to commute and travel, although the vehicle itself may have emissions or other impacts. Water Transport](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_39.gif)
![Responsible Company: Business with exemplary environmental and social responsibility standards and practices, and is a good neighbor. Ideally, their products are green, as well. May belong to a CSR (corporate social responsibility) program or include CSR on public reports and websites. Responsible Company](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_10.gif)
Overview
Ikea has many different features, including the free water taxi to South Street Seaport, the free Ikea shuttle buses to Brooklyn Borough Hall, Smith and 9th Street and 4th Ave 9th Street, and the waterfront park. One of Ikea's best features that most people do not know about is its green roof. The green roof keeps it cool during the summer and insulates it during the winter. The green roof conserves energy thus saving Ikea money. It also reduces heat island effect and absorbs storm water which prevents overflow of untreated sewage into the river during storms.
Also, the site Ikea is on used to be a graving dock, a place you could take a ship to get fixed. If you look carefully at the asphalt in the Ikea parking lot you can still see the cobblestones that represent the outline of the bulkhead from the graving dock. See if you can find them!
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