We are now
North Brooklyn Neighbors
Neighbors Allied for Good Growth and the Greenpoint Waterfront Alliance for Parks & Planning have joined forces to become North Brooklyn Neighbors.
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
Stay connected and up-to-date with our announcements, issue updates, statements and other news.
Our Work
Environmental Legacy & Improvements (ELI) Project
ELI is a tool for Greenpoint and Williamsburg community members to learn about the area’s industrial past, engage with current data, and collaborate with neighbors…
Essentially Open
Community mapping of Greenpoint and Williamsburg businesses operating during the COVID-19 crisis in partnership with North Brooklyn Mutual Aid and BetaNYC. Submit your additions or…
Reducing Single-Use Plastic
As of March 1, 2020, plastic bags are banned at most stores in the state of New York. This regulation comes after years of advocacy…
News & Media
Statement of Solidarity
The killing of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers on Memorial Day ignited a wave of protest that has grown into…
NBN Joins Coalition Supporting Improved Truck Standards
NBN joined with 29 partners – including Earthjustice, ALIGN, NYPLI, and NRDC, to submit comments to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation urging it to…
Wanted: Policy Fellow
NBN, in partnership with North Brooklyn Parks Alliance, El Puente, and Newtown Creek Alliance are the North Brooklyn Open Space Alliance and we’re looking for…
How-to Write Public Comments to DEC
North Brooklyn has many brownfields, contaminated sites that require remediation before being approved for use, and other sites that need environmental cleanup. The New York…
Letter to NYS Parks to Halt Work & Closing of Marsha P. Johnson State Park
The park born from community advocacy is slated for temporary closure with little community input. Read our letter to try to halt the plan.