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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Another Record-Breaking Toys for Tots!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of people in and around Park Slope, the Park Slope Civic Council collected a record 2,000 toys, games, and books during this year’s annual Toys for Tots gift collection, breaking the record of 1,500 toys set in last year’s drive.
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Seeing a Safer Fourth Avenue
In February, the city’s Department of Transportation, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, and the Fourth Avenue Task Force will host a Safety Visioning Workshop to help plan for Fourth Avenue’s future.
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Planning to Make Plans on Fourth Avenue
The Civic Council’s Forth on Fourth Avenue Committee is holding a planning session in January for all members of the community, in anticipation of the the Fourth Avenue Safety Visioning Workshop in February.
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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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B69 Is Back on Weekends
The B69 bus will once again link DUMBO, Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, and Park Slope on Saturdays and Sundays.
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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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A New Year’s Resolution to Recycle More?
The Park Slope Civic Council’s Sustainability Committee has put together a comprehensive list of where and how to recycle in our community.
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After the Hurricane: Disaster Assistance from FEMA
From FEMA: If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid.
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A Vision for Brooklyn’s Transportation Future
A group of elected officials, civic groups, and advocates are bringing attention to the matter with the release of BK Gateway Transportation Vision, a report that highlights those challenges and the need for a comprehensive transportation/land use plan for the area.
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