The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council
The New York City Charter Revision Commission will hold public meetings and hearings in each borough of the City of New York. During hearings, the Commission will receive testimony from members of the public on any aspect of the Charter.
The meetings and hearings are open to the public and anyone may sign-up to speak during the hearing segment of the evening. Individuals who wish to give testimony may begin signing-up one half-hour before the hearing. Everyone wishing to speak will be afforded an opportunity no matter what time they arrive during the hearing. Written testimony is encouraged can be submitted at the hearings or submitted through the Contact the Commission link on the Commission’s website.
Note: Individuals requesting sign language interpreters for the hearing should contact the Charter Revision Commission by visiting the Commission website and clicking on “Contact the Commission” or by calling 311.
Although it may not come as a surprise to its residents, Prospect Heights was named by New York magazine among the top ten in its survey of most livable neighborhoods in New York City. The survey profiles fifty neighborhoods in terms of housing cost, transit, shopping, safety, restaurants, schools and diversity, among other factors. The survey found Prospect Heights particularly strong in nightlife (10th) and restaurants (17th), and fifth with respect to diversity of its residents, something most all of us would agree makes ours a great neighborhood and a great community.
Today, Forest City Ratner announced the permanent closing of the following streets in Prospect Heights, beginning on or about February 1.
Agenda:
Old Business
New Business
Public Comments
Acknowledgement of Elected Officials
Announcements
Adjournment
Please note that the order of the meeting is subject to change as are any of the agenda items.
Brooklyn Community Board No. 8 represents parts of Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, and Weeksville. We are bounded by Atlantic Avenue (north side, even numbers) to Eastern Parkway (south side, odd numbers) and Ralph Avenue (east side, even numbers) to Flatbush Avenue (west side, odd numbers).
Although the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the Prospect Heights Historic District in June, it’s not official until the measure is approved by the City Council. Next stop is the Council’s Landmarks subcommittee, which will hear testimony on the designation at its next meeting on September 9th at 11:00AM. Join Councilmember Letitia James and show your support for designation. Ask City Council to approve the district ASAP! You must RSVP to gib@veconi.com by 9/4 to ensure you are cleared to enter City Hall on the day of the hearing.
