In the final semester this year, FOFA was invited to participate in Kaitlyn Somer’s eight grade class service learning unit at Middle School 447 (located on Pacific Street at 4th Ave). The learning unit focused on 4th Avenue and identified safety issues and possible areas for improvements.  FOFA members assisted the students, self named  “Urban […] read more >>

Benches are popping up all throughout Park Slope! read more >>

The New York Police Department will register your bicycle for free! Here’s how. read more >>

Updated Feb. 9, 2013: The panel to discuss the BK Gateway Transportation Vision Plan scheduled for today has been postponed due to the weather. read more >>

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. read more >>

This is a story of livable streets and three public spaces in our community: Bartel Pritchard Square, the cul-de-sac on Fourth Street east of Fifth Avenue, and Grand Army Plaza. read more >>

Join Ashley Cotton and Jane Marshall of Forest City Ratner in a discussion about protecting the quality of life of those living and working near Barclays Center once it opens. read more >>

How are the city and the community to balance the many demands for scarce street space? read more >>

The Civic Council’s Livable Streets Committee is gearing up for a very exciting — and productive — 2012. Our focus has been what happens on our community’s streets and sidewalks for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers alike. read more >>

The many improvements recently completed at Grand Army Plaza have reshaped this great public space, and are worthy of a great celebration. Read about that special ceremony and “ribbon cutting” that marked a milestone in the plaza’s transformation. read more >>