Expanding the Historic District … Again (UPDATE)
A Big Hurdle Passed with the LPC on the North Slope Extension
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Sustainability
Public Forum
The proposed expansion of New York Methodist Hospital to be discussed in an open forum.
The Gowanus Canal Conservancy fundraiser – Dive In Gowanus
Help create awareness about the Gowanus Canal Conservancy’s environmental initiatives.
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Learn the Latest about the Civic Council
Read the latest updates from the Park Slope Civic Council in the latest version of our Civic News newsletter.
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Receive $75 and Chance for Free Home Energy Retrofit
The Pratt Center for Community Development is working to identify ways that will help homeowners save energy and money through energy efficiency retrofits.
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Living Green in Park Slope
The Civic Council’s Sustainability Committee advocates for responsible use and conservation of natural resources in our community, and promotes practices that have a positive effect on the environment. We’ve assembled a thorough list of ways to live a greener lifestyle in our community.
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Safely Dispose of ‘SAFE’ Products at DOS Events
The city’s Department of Sanitation is holding five disposal events this spring that will give residents a one-stop spot to get rid to get rid of “SAFE” products — solvents, automotive, flammable, and electronic goods.
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Mulch Success for a Greener Park Slope
This year’s Mulchfest in Prospect Park was another success for a greener Park Slope.
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Bioswales in Brooklyn and More Green Projects
The director of capital planning and partnerships in the city’s Office of Green Infrastructure discussed a variety of green projects at a recent Civic Council meeting.
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EPA Proposes New Plan for Canal Clean-Up
The Environmental Protection Agency has released its proposed cleanup plan for the Gowanus Canal that includes removing some of the contaminated sediment and capping dredged areas.
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