Expanding on recent efforts to help shape a stronger future for Fourth Avenue, the Civic Council has called on the city’s Department of City Planning to revise the current zoning along the thoroughfare to better serve the community.
Council Calls for Rezoning and Participating on Fourth Avenue Read More »
The Civic Council’s Livable Streets Committee focuses on enriching our community’s urban environment and street life. Our agenda is a broad one, and the topics we covered at our Feb. 3 meeting showed that range.
Livable Streets: Speed Cameras, Car Services, Sweeping Kits Read More »
On Jan. 20, representatives from the city’s Department of Transportation delivered their report on last year’s reconfiguration of Prospect Park West to a very interested audience at the Old First Reformed Church. Their message was a simple one: It works.
Safety in Numbers for Prospect Park West Read More »
Whether you already own a business in Park Slope or you’re thinking of starting one, the Civic Council’s next annual forum will be an exciting opportunity for you to connect with and learn from leaders and experienced members of our local economy.
Annual Forum Focuses on Growing Slope Businesses Read More »
Representatives from New York City Transit met with the Civic Council at the January Trustees Meeting to discuss local projects that will have a big impact in our community: the Culver Viaduct Rehabilitation Project and the renovation of the Fourth Avenue-Ninth Street station.
Transit Updates: Renovations, Reroutings, and Reopenings Read More »
Infamous criminal and prison escape artist Willie Sutton is perhaps best known today for the reason why he robbed banks: “because that’s where the money is.” a Starting his career in crime in Park Slope in 1910, Sutton reached national prominence, but was captured back on Dean Street in 1952.
Park Slope Infamy: Willie Sutton, Captured on Dean Street Read More »
Park Slope’s community spirit was in full force this holiday season, helping the Civic Council to collect a record 1,100 toys during the annual Toys for Tots gift collection drive, as well as making Mulchfest in Prospect Park a big success.
Holiday Hope and Help in Park Slope Read More »
Livable Streets: Calmer Streets, Safer Driving and Biking; Sustainability: Fracking, Mulching, and More
Committee Updates, January 2011 Read More »
Evoking the tranquility of a Japanese rock garden — albeit at a much larger scale — the Stone Garden concept by Jordan Yamada and Peter Zaharatos was recently named the winner of the Park Slope Civic Council’s Prospect Park Gateway Design Competition.
Third Street Entrance Could Be a Zen Experience Read More »
Veteran, lawyer, native and guardian of Park Slope, defender of Prospect and Central Parks, and a charming citizen activist — those are just a few of the ways to describe Robert Makla, a truly influential figure in our community, who passed away on Oct. 14, 2010.
Robert Makla: A Life Well Spent Read More »