The Park Slope Civic Council is proud to be a member of the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition For Justice (GNCJ), voicing our support for the demands of the GNCJ for a socially just and ecologically sound rezoning and for a transparent and fully inclusive process during discussion about the rezoning. We congratulate GNCJ on their successful advocacy to win commitments from the de Blasio Mayoral administration to ensure equitable results for Gowanus. Of GNCJ’s top three deal breaker demands, the city committed to:
- Funding for comprehensive renovations of all units at NYCHA developments Gowanus Houses and Wyckoff Houses, at an estimated cost of $200 million.
- Increased on-site requirements for stormwater management to prevent Combined Sewer Overflow and a $174 million upgrade to sewer infrastructure.
- A commitment from all city agencies to regular reporting and senior agency staff participation in a Community Oversight Task Force.
Learn more at GNCJ’s website.