Committees

PHNDC maintains standing committees where members work together in neighborhood advocacy on issues relating to housing, economic development, physical environment, safety and security, and social services. 

• The Economic Development Committee assesses opportunities and challenges facing businesses in Prospect Heights, fostering closer relations between local businesses and PHNDC, and offering programs and campaigns to improve business conditions in the neighborhood. For more information, email econdev@phndc.org. [Anu Heda, Chair].

• The Housing Committee works to inform and educate community members about housing issues and potential strategies to address displacement and housing pressure. For more information, email housing@phndc.org. [Gib Veconi, Chair; Robert Puca, Co-chair]

• The Landmarks Committee plans and executes programs and activities intended to preserve the historic character of Prospect Heights, as well as drafts testimony to agencies of government regarding the impact of proposed construction on the historic character of Prospect Heights. For more information, email landmarks@phndc.org. [Mary Shuford, Chair; Gib Veconi, Co-chair]

• The Livable Streets Committee works to improve the safety of the streets in Prospect Heights for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, and to enhance the cleanliness and visual appearance of neighborhood streetscapes. For more information, email streets@phndc.org.

• The Open Streets Committee plans, manages and executes the open streets programs on Vanderbilt Avenue and Underhill Avenue, including communications, street operations and programming. For more information, email openstreets@phndc.org.

• The Technology Committee plans, implements and administers process automation in to improve the PHNDC's ability to fulfill its mission. For more information, email technology@phndc.org. [Phillip Godzin]

• The Community Engagement Committee promotes opportunities for community members to participate in the work of PHNDC and its committees, receives inquiries from individuals interested in offering their time and talents in support of PHNDC's mission, and engages volunteers on an ongoing basis so that PHNDC may more fully address their interests in community service now and in the future. For more information, email community@phndc.org. [Raul Rothblatt, Chair]