Advocacy
We focus on environmental and community planning issues to help North Brooklyn become more equitable, resilient and sustainable.
Projects
Our work centers environmental justice & health, land use & public space, and transportation & infrastructure concerns and develops related tools and resources.
Events
We often host workshops, town halls, information sessions, and other events that are open to the community.
News & Media
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Our Work
Sites of Concern: Public Spaces Soil Testing
Over the years, soil testing has continually found high levels of lead in North Brooklyn soils. In order to get a deeper understanding of the…
Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site
In March 2022, after 15 years of investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Meeker Avenue Plume was elevated to the…
Indoor Air Monitoring
Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors. While the quality of indoor air is influenced by outdoor air, there are a number…
News & Media
McCarren Park and Lead in Soil
As part of a larger project testing the soil of publicly accessible open spaces within Brooklyn’s Community District 1, North Brooklyn Neighbors undertook sampling of…
Recap: 2.15.24 NuHart Community Meeting
On February 15, 2024 North Brooklyn Neighbors hosted a community meeting and were joined by the offices of Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, State Senator Kristen…
Recap: 10.10.23 NuHart Community Meeting
On October 10, 2023 North Brooklyn Neighbors hosted a community meeting and were joined by the offices of Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, State Senator Kristen…
Recap: 6.26.23 NuHart Community Meeting
On June 26, 2023 North Brooklyn Neighbors cohosted a community meeting with Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Council Member Lincoln Restler, Congresswoman…
Upcoming Events
Soil Testing at WYNC Transmitter Park
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
In collaboration with the Friends of WNYC Transmitter Park, North Brooklyn Neighbors will be offering soil testing at Transmitter Park on Sunday, May 5 from…
Indoor Air Quality Workshop
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Brooklyn NY 11222