We focus on environmental and community planning issues to help North Brooklyn become more equitable, resilient and sustainable.
Our work centers environmental justice & health, land use & public space, and transportation & infrastructure concerns and develops related tools and resources.
We often host workshops, town halls, information sessions, and other events that are open to the community.
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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…
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…
The continued presence of industrial facilities and busy roads in our neighborhood and a growing population has meant that increasingly, traditionally polluting sites are located…
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…
Today North Brooklyn Neighbors sent a letter of support for the Make McGuinness Safe campaign to the NYC Department of Transportation. From the letter: ……
In March of 2023, North Brooklyn Neighbors hosted a community workshop to learn about vapor intrusion in response to the March 2022 designation of the…
The US Army Corps of Engineers produced a report for public review with a tentatively selected plan to manage future flood risk in the New…