Historic District Expansion Is On Its Way
After years of advocacy and outreach by the Civic Council, the South Slope is well on its way to final approval as part of a larger historic district.
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Civic News
A Dark and Spooky Night
Giant puppets cascaded down Seventh Avenue as masked revelers cheered them on during the 24th Annual Park Slope Civic Council Halloween Parade, on Sunday, Oct. 31.
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News and Notes, November 2010
Join the Civic Council’s House Tour team; tree replacements; curb your appetite at a pop-up cafe; house audits for energy efficiency
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Moving Forward on Fourth
Countdown timers to help you cross Fourth Avenue; a different traffic pattern and pedestrian improvements at the intersection of Union Street and Fourth; a new, safer way to enter the subway station at Ninth Street; a car-free play street at Fourth Street near Washington Park.
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Rally ‘Round the Lane
Hundreds gather to support the new Prospect Park West; DOT later announces safety measures for city streets
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A Sweeping Success
The sun was bright, the air was warm for an October day, and the mood was festive for this year’s Fall Civic Sweep, the Park Slope Civic Council’s annual communitywide cleanup.
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The Social Network of Traffic and Transit
You’ve probably seen them at bus stops all over Park Slope — young men in bright green T-shirts giving out information about a new phone-based service. Perhaps you’ve noticed them helping out at the Fall Civic Sweep or other events in the community. But what is Roadify?
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Civic News is here — check out the September 2010 issue!
The September 2010 issue of Civic News is here and ready to read: Here’s what’s happening!
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Make Your Mark in Prospect Park
Civic Council sponsors a design contest for Prospect Park entrance gateways at Third Street
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New Council President’s Goals: Diversity, Sustainability, Fun
Many people meet Michael Cairl for the first time as he sits on the stoop of his North Slope brownstone, rather than at a meeting of some local organization.
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