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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.
phndc.org is a portal for the exchange of news, events and information among Prospect Heights community members interested in the development of this unique and historic neighborhood.
MAS releases pictures of delayed Atlantic Yards outcome
Posted: May 5, 2008
The Municipal Art Society has released images that for the first time show the results of expected delays in the construction of the Atlantic Yards project. The images, available at atlanticlots.com, show the current site, the buildings originally proposed, and what is currently scheduled for construction, from both western and eastern (as shown in the image above) perspectives.
NYC to move intake center for all homeless men to Bedford-Atlantic Armory
Posted: May 7, 2008
Despite the City's own data that shows that 60% of all homeless individuals currently live in Manhattan, the Mayor announced last week a plan to move the City's intake center for all single men from its current location on First Avenue and 28th Street in Manhattan to the Bedford-Atlantic Armory Shelter in Crown Heights North, Brooklyn.
Draft historic district study area boundaries released by Landmarks Commission
Posted: April 15, 2008
At its April 9 community forum, the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission presented its draft boundaries of the study area for a Prospect Heights historic district.
Prospect Heights neighbors turn out at historic designation forum
Posted: April 12, 2008
On Wednesday, April 9, officials from the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission discussed plans for a Prospect Heights historic district with hundreds of residents and business owners at P.S. 9.
Bike lanes and median enhancements coming to Vanderbilt Avenue
Posted: April 7, 2008
Vanderbilt Avenue is the main street of Prospect Heights. Two years ago, PHNDC worked with the Brooklyn Borough President, Councilmember Letitia James, Community Board 8, and Brooklyn DOT to calm traffic on the avenue by creating medians and left turn bays. The improvements resulted in slower auto speeds, fewer accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians, and more use of Vanderbilt Avenue by cyclists.
Prospect Heights neighbors write in support of historic designation
Posted: April 4, 2008
In March, PHNDC sent over 8,500 flyers to Prospect Heights residents explaining the plight of the historic buildings of our neighborhood. The mailing urged community members to speak out in support of historic designation to protect the character and scale of this neighborhood.