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Aug
09
Red Hook Thrown into Parks Space Race as More Fields Close for Environmental Overhaul

Red Hook Thrown into Parks Space Race as More Fields Close for Environmental Overhaul

Locals and track users question why the Parks Department didn’t make better plans so that the majority of the fields wouldn’t be shuttered at the same time, report Christopher Alvarez and Gabriel Sandoval of THE CITY.
5 min read
May
26
Opinion: It’s Time To Invest In Parks

Opinion: It’s Time To Invest In Parks

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)By Rita Joseph, a teacher running to represent District 40 There are over 1,700 [https:
3 min read
May
25
District 33 Council Candidates Have Big Plans for Climate Resiliency

District 33 Council Candidates Have Big Plans for Climate Resiliency

Though climate change and related environmental risks pose a threat to communities throughout New York [https://citylimits.org/2021/04/
8 min read
May
17
A Plan to “Renew” Brooklyn’s Backyard

A Plan to “Renew” Brooklyn’s Backyard

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)The nonprofit that cares for Prospect Park has announced plans to give the green space a
2 min read
May
10
North Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Parks and Public Space

North Brooklyn Council Candidates Talk Parks and Public Space

Candidates seeking to represent north Brooklyn in the City Council laid out their plans to improve the area’s parks,
6 min read
Apr
22
After Vandal Hits Prospect Park Trash Cans, Staff and Volunteers Partner for a Clean-Up

After Vandal Hits Prospect Park Trash Cans, Staff and Volunteers Partner for a Clean-Up

(Image: Prospect Park Alliance)After dozens of trash cans in Prospect Park were overturned on Tuesday night, covering the green
2 min read
Apr
22
Brookfield Presents Plan to Refresh One Pierrepont Plaza Space in Downtown Brooklyn

Brookfield Presents Plan to Refresh One Pierrepont Plaza Space in Downtown Brooklyn

A rendering of the redesigned plaza at One Pierrepont Plaza. (Image: DLANDstudio Architecture)Brookfield Properties is planning a fresh look
2 min read
Apr
19
Skate Garden, Prospect Park Children’s Corner and PS131 Bathroom Reno Among District 39 Participatory Budgeting Winners

Skate Garden, Prospect Park Children’s Corner and PS131 Bathroom Reno Among District 39 Participatory Budgeting Winners

The winning projects for this year’s participatory budgeting cycle in Council District 39 include a down payment to create
2 min read
Apr
07
Prospect Park’s Concert Grove is Open!

Prospect Park’s Concert Grove is Open!

The newly renovated Concert Grove Pavilion inside Prospect Park (Image: C. Paul Martinka)Prospect Park’s Concert Grove officially reopened
3 min read
Mar
12
Restoration of Red Hook Rec Center Finally Moving Forward Following Sandy Damage

Restoration of Red Hook Rec Center Finally Moving Forward Following Sandy Damage

The city is soliciting architectural services for the reconstruction of the Red Hook Recreation Center, March 2, 2021. | Gabriel Sandoval/
5 min read