Livable Streets

PSCC Requests Meeting with DOT to Discuss Traffic Congestion

One of the most common problems the Civic Council gets complaints about is traffic. Construction, water main projects, increased car ownership, and more delivery trucks have caused an exponential increase in congestion in and around Park Slope. Several months ago PSCC began talks with the Department of Transportation regarding traffic safety issues at Grand Army […] read more >>

Notice of a panel discussion on the BQX Project

BQX is a project that will have major implications for the future of Brooklyn and its waterfront communities, a couple of which are definitely Park Slope’s neighbors. read more >>

Streetlights too bright?

As bright new LED lighting started to “roll out” in Park Slope, many residents protested… and the Mayor has acknowledged that they were justified and will be accommodated. read more >>

Spring for Safety – @Times Plaza

That busy intersection at Flatbush & Atlantic and Fourth Avenues! read more >>

A Slippery Slope ?!

A reminder! Calcium chloride de-icer is less harmful to resurfaced stoops, cement sidewalks, dog paws and plants. Please check the ingredients on your package. read more >>

Bring Back the B71 BUS – SIGN the petition, please!

This route – now gone for 5 years – is targeted for a new (and improved) second life. The new route we’re proposing could make it a valuable part of the Park Slope transportation picture. read more >>

Neighborhood Information Update – re construction at NY Methodist

Here’s the latest on the construction at NY Methodist Hospital read more >>

PSCC Holds Livable Streets Workshop

On Sunday, March 22, some 40 members of the community spent the morning at Congregation Beth Elohim to take part in the Civic Council’s community workshop on livable streets. This livable streets workshop, the first since 2009, focused on four areas relating to the streets in our community. Judy Willig, Executive Director of Heights and […] read more >>

PSCC Weighs in on the Mayor’s “Housing New York: Zoning for Quality and Affordability” Plan

Joining neighborhood organizations throughout New York City, PSCC Trustees and members had a spirited discussion (at the April Trustees meeting) about the de Blasio Administration’s zoning proposal, “Housing New York: Zoning for Quality and Affordability.” While PSCC strongly endorses the goal of increasing affordable housing and senior housing throughout the city, the consensus was that […] read more >>

Safer Streets

Sometimes, out of terrible tragedies, something good emerges. A child’s life was lost on Prospect Park West – struck by a car – and his mother has been instrumental in trying to minimize the chance of something similar happening again in NYC. read more >>