In Focus
Solarize Brooklyn CB2 Launch
May 18 | Urban Future Lab
Solarize Brooklyn CB2 is organizing building owners in Brooklyn’s Community Board 2 to go solar together this year. Solar energy technology is more affordable than ever before. Between high electricity rates and generous solar incentives, solar is a great investment. If you are considering solar, there is no better way than through a Solarize campaign! Come and learn how you may participate or volunteer! The agenda includes remarks and presentations from the Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, the Economic Development Corporation, Sustainable CUNY, Solar One, and a testament from CB6 Solarize Group.For more information, contact visit www.2030districts.org
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Urban Future Lab
15 Metro Tech Center, 19th Floor
Reconsidering Context: New Buildings in Old New York
May 18 | First Church of Christ, Scientist
The BHA is proud to co-sponsor a lecture and panel discussion on the issues surrounding “contextual development.” Leading architectural theorist Steven Semes will discuss his new book The Future of the Past: A Conservation Ethic for Architecture, Urbanism, and Historic Preservation. Read More...
E-Waste Recycling Days
May 20 | First Unitarian Church
Bring your old electronics to be recycled properly at the E-Waste Recycling Day on Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 at the First Unitarian Church on Pierrepont Street.Co-sponsored by the BHA and Brooklyn Heights churches and synagogues, The Lower East Side Ecology Center will be accepting items (including cables and wiring, CD and DVD players, cell phones, Read More...
Repast Baroque Ensemble: Latin American Baroque
May 19 | First Unitarian Church
The Repast Baroque Ensemble will play selections from Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala, and Spain. The core ensemble will be accompanied by Nell Snaidas, soprano, Charles Weaver, baroque guitar, and Theresa Salomon, violin. For tickets, visit BrownPaperTickets or call 1 (800) 838 3006. For more information, visit www.repastbaroque.org.Friday, May 19, 2017 at 8:00PMMcKinney Chapel at First Unitarian, Brooklyn Read More...
PS8/MS8 Paddle Wheeler
Jun 4 | PS8/MS8
The 2017 PS8/MS8 Paddle Wheeler is not only the school’s annual outdoor fair but this year will also be the official send-off for Principal Phillips. Join the students, parents, and community for rides, games, arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house, and much more! Sunday, June 4, 12-4pm37 Hicks Street (btw Middagh and Poplar) Read More...
Latest News
2017 Annual Meeting Recap
Mar 17
Our 2017 Annual Meeting was a huge success, thanks to the BHA members and community residents who filled the auditorium at St. Francis College on February 27th! You can watch YouTube videos of the panel discussion on the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) Streetcar Project and of the BHA’s Community Awards presentations here. And be sure to follow us on our new YouTube page.Read More…
Pier 6 Lawsuit Hearing Has Being Rescheduled. A New Date Will Be Announced
Dec 9
The BHA filed a lawsuit in July 2016 against the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation (BBPC) and Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC), as well as the two developers chosen to build two towers on Pier 6, to halt their development. Read More…
Update: BQE Cantilever Rehab Planning
Dec 9
Representatives from the NYC DOT’s Bridge Division presented the latest information on their planning for the rehabilitation of the BQE from Atlantic Avenue to Sands Street at a public meeting on November 1st.
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Landmarking On Montague Street Redux
Dec 9
The Landmarks Preservation Commission is poised to designate 181 and 185 Montague Street as individual landmarks in January 2017. The LPC’s action would protect the buildings from inappropriate exterior changes or demolition. Read More…
Upcoming Events
John Esposito Retirement Party
If you ever spent time at Pierrepont Playground or enjoyed a stroll on the Promenade, you have met John Esposito, the Park department’s friendliest caretaker who maintained our neighborhood for 45 years.Food, fun, notable guests (like you) and lots of warm recollections of John’s many years with Parks. Let’s salute this heroic achievement and this lovable guy.Let’s
PS8/MS8 Paddle Wheeler
The 2017 PS8/MS8 Paddle Wheeler is not only the school’s annual outdoor fair but this year will also be the official send-off for Principal Phillips. Join the students, parents, and community for rides, games, arts and crafts, face painting, a bounce house, and much more! Sunday, June 4, 12-4pm37 Hicks Street (btw Middagh and Poplar)
Planning, Preservation, and Community Participation, Part 3
The final panel hosted by The New York Landmarks Conservancy addressing questions of city policy, planning and zoning, and balancing preservation and development. Thursday, June 15, 6:30pm-7:30pm Panelists and location TBD. RSVP to Jenna Smith at (212) 995-5260 or jennasmith@nylandmarks.org
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