Join us at our next scheduled Neighborhood meeting to be held on Monday February 22, 2010 -7:30PM, at Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Street in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Feeling the squeeze? As Fort Greeners know all too well, the neighborhood has experienced dramatic cost of living increases in recent years. Come share your experiences with others and learn about efforts to keep Fort Greene affordable.
Ask questions, and get answers. Plus all the goings on in Fort Greene and don’t forget to come early and meet your neighbors with refreshments starting at 7PM.
On the Agenda:
As detailed in the New York Times Article, December 7, 2009, “2 Brooklyn Complexes with a Ghost-Town Feel” by Manny Fernandez many Fort Greeners were shocked to learn of the ongoing conditions of Ingersoll and Whitman. William Cardinale, Acting Director of the New York City Housing Authority [NYCHA] for Brooklyn will speak about the renovations of the Whitman & Ingersoll Housing Developments. This update will focus on when NYCHA expects to conclude the renovations.
Deb Howard, Executive Director, of Pratt Area Community Council, a community development corporation that has been serving Fort Greene for nearly fifty years, will overview their efforts to both improve quality of life and prevent displacement of longtime residents. PACC’s Drew Kiriazides, Director of Housing, will update the neighborhood on PACC’s new affordable housing developments and John Furlong, Deputy Director of Community Organizing, will highlight their campaign to repeal vacancy decontrol and maintain affordable rental units.
Tameeka Ford, the inaugural executive director of the brand new Ingersoll Community Center, will speak about the suite of athletic and educational services available to the neighborhood.
Homeowners and Renters alike
