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The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council
The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council (PHNDC) assesses and represents the needs and concerns of the Prospect Heights community in terms of housing, economic development, physical environment, safety and security, and social services.
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Landmarks Commission designates Prospect Heights Historic District
Posted: June 23, 2009
On June 23, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Prospect Heights Historic District. With approximately 850 buildings, the new district is the largest created in over twenty years, and ranks as the fifth largest historic district in New York City overall. “Prospect Heights is among Brooklyn’s most distinguished, cohesive neighborhoods because of its architectural integrity and diversity, scale, tree-lined streets and residential character,” said LPC Chairman Tierney. “These features lend the neighborhood its unique sense of place, making it a natural for historic district status.”
GAPCo seeks creative ideas for Grand Army Plaza events
Posted: June 10, 2009
Do you have:
An idea for an event that could take place in Grand Army Plaza?
Thoughts about how to use the wonderful but woefully underused spaces of GAP? How to draw people in?
Connections with organizations that would love the exposure of putting on a one-time or recurrent event in Brooklyn's most visible outdoor public space?
North Flatbush BID initiates streetscape project
Posted: May 6, 2009
Urban planning | Traffic and transit | Safety and security | News and issues
The North Flatbush Business Improvement District has secured the expertise of a landscape architect/urban planner to come up with a plan to improve the flow and functionality of Flatbush from Atlantic to Plaza Streets.
A preliminary meeting was held on April 22, 2009 during which the firm offered preliminary ideas on what was possible and what other cities had done when confronted by similar circumstances.
Sponsored summer youth interns available for local non-profits
Posted: April 30, 2009
Brooklyn Neighborhood Improvement Association, Inc.(BNIA), the Summer Youth Employment sponsor in the Prospect Heights area is looking for work sites for youth to obtain employment experience during the summer. Area non-profits, day-care programs, senior programs, block associations, day camps, cultural programs and small businesses that have the capacity to provide 6 weeks of structured and supervised work can apply to BNIA.
Eastern Parkway median reconstruction to be funded with stimulus
Posted: March 31, 2009
A list of transportation projects in New York City to be funded in whole or in part with funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act published by the Mayor's office includes the renovation of the Eastern Parkway median between Washington Avenue and Grand Army Plaza.
Help make 2009 Prospect Heights House Tour a success!
Posted: January 29, 2009
Prospect Heights’ biennial house tour will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Organizers expect this year’s house tour to celebrate the designation of Prospect Heights as a New York City landmark district. Landmark designation will prevent the demolition and alteration of the historic homes highlighted by the house tour. Funds raised from the 2007 house tour supported the community outreach necessary to galvanize community support for landmark designation. Incredibly there were no dissenting voices at the New York City Landmarks Commission’s formal hearing on October 28, 2008. This was no small accomplishment!
Producing a successful house tour requires the help of many hands: generous homeowners, house-sitters, graphic designers, photographers, architects, copywriters, ticket sellers, fund raisers, publicists, and general administrators. Every dime raised from the house tour is invested back into the community. Past recipients include: the Brooklyn Public Library’s After School program, the 77th Precinct Community Council Holiday Party, graffiti removal, and protective fencing for our street trees and community gardens.