After several years in the making, the proposed downzoning/contextual zoning for Carroll Gardens and the Columbia Waterfront reached the final stage today at City Council (and was presumably approved), marking a huge success in maintaining the physical appearance of our neighborhoods and preventing out of context development.
Check out some more coverage of this topic from around the web last week here:
Brooklyn Hoods Caught Up in Rezoning Craze (Curbed)
Carroll Gardens Downzone on a Roll (Brooklyn Paper)
Carroll Gardens Rezoning Close, Boerum Hill Wants In (Brownstoner)
Carroll Gardens/ Columbia Waterfront Area Contextual Rezoning Moves to City Council (Pardon Me For Asking) ** Note that this post includes some interesting criticisms of the process and final plan that are worth reading**
Monday, October 26, 2009
8th Annual Halloween Bash at Mother Cabrini Park - Sat, Oct 31st
Join us in costume for games, face painting,
pumpkin hunting (in the Urban Meadow) and decorating,
as well as deliciously healthy treats (as in baked goods and apples!!!)
Saturday, October 31st
10am to 12pm
at Mother Cabrini Park
(on President street, between Columbia and Van Brunt)
This event is FREE and was made possible by volunteers and local businesses
(the usual suspects: The Coffee Den, Jalopy, Old Brooklyn, etc...)
If you would like to contribute contact us at jessievencat@gmail.com
pumpkin hunting (in the Urban Meadow) and decorating,
as well as deliciously healthy treats (as in baked goods and apples!!!)
Saturday, October 31st
10am to 12pm
at Mother Cabrini Park
(on President street, between Columbia and Van Brunt)
This event is FREE and was made possible by volunteers and local businesses
(the usual suspects: The Coffee Den, Jalopy, Old Brooklyn, etc...)
If you would like to contribute contact us at jessievencat@gmail.com
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Close Your Eyes and Look as Far as You Can See @ Work - 10/29
WORK presents Close Your Eyes and Look as Far as You Can See, a solo exhibition of works by RYAN V. BRENNAN.
Opening Reception on October 29th, 7-9 Pm (Exhibition up through 11/16)
A common outlook on life - both sincerely whimsical and discerningly naïve - is unveiled through multiple series' of 3-D collage works, stop animation, site-specific installation, and handmade instructional books. Each project is a curious venture into deciphering an enigmatic world as magnetically magical as it is profoundly tragic.
Check out this stop motion animation by the artist for a taste of what to expect:
Work is located on the corner of Union and Van Brunt
Friday, October 23, 2009
Reminder: OKTOBERFEST @ Human Compass Garden 10/24
The forecast for Saturday predicts rain, so if that is the case, the rain date is Sunday October 25th! Please pass the word along and invite family and friends!
OKTOBERFEST in the Human Compass Garden
Saturday 24th
11:00 to 4:00
(rain-date October 25th)
A day of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, bulb planting, art making,
cookie eating, neighbor greeting, and Halloween treating = day of fun!
The Human Compass Garden is located on Sackett and Columbia.
OKTOBERFEST in the Human Compass Garden
Saturday 24th
11:00 to 4:00
(rain-date October 25th)
A day of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, bulb planting, art making,
cookie eating, neighbor greeting, and Halloween treating = day of fun!
The Human Compass Garden is located on Sackett and Columbia.
Added Value 2009 Harvest Festival Canceled
A note from Added Value about the cancellation of tomorrow's Harvest Festival:
Dear Friends
Due to the forecast of 100% heavy rain we are canceling the 5th Annual Harvest
Festival. Because of the large numbers of volunteers, institutional partners
and vendors involved we are not planning on rescheduling the festival. We want
to thank all of you who have worked over the past month to make this event
happen and we look forward to Harvest Festival 2010.Please consider joining us next Saturday October 31st at the Red Hook
Farmers' Market where we'll be having Halloween inspired activities for
children including face painting, pumpkin carving, and costume making from 9:30
– 3:00pmRegretfully yours
The Added Value Team
Red Hook Romance
Red Hook based photographer Heather Phelps-Lipton has the ability to make gritty neighborhood streetscapes look like the perfect wedding backdrop. Just another example of the countless amount of talent we have around here. Check out more of her work here
Progress @ Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brownstoner posted several photos this week (one of which is above) of progress being made at both Pier 1 and Pier 6 in the future Brooklyn Brige Park.This particular phase involves the trucking in and installation of "gatehouses," which Brownstoner describes as follows:
Brooklyn Bridge Park received delivery of the gatehouses at both Pier 1 next door and Pier 6 down by Atlantic Avenue. The gatehouses, which, as we understand it, will house mechanicals as well as mark the entrances to the park, were manufactured off-site in New Jersey before being trucked in. They will eventually be clad in wood verticals using old growth long leaf southern yellow pine salvaged from the Cold Storage Building being demolished at Pier 1. How cool is that!
"Learning at Liberty" Open House this Weekend!
Liberty Sunset Garden will be offering classes and Q&A sessions this Saturday and Sunday in an open house format:
Saturday 10/24 2-5pm
Tropical Plant Q&A with Trisha Mulligan
Trisha will answer questions on bringing the outdoors in: how to prepare your plants for their move inside!
Saturday 10/24 and Sunday 10/25 2-5pm
Irrigation Demo with Jacqui Roytman
Create your own irrigation system! Jacqui will demonstrate sub-irrigation and drip irrigation techniques using recycled plastic bottles.
Plus face painting Saturday and Sunday!
Check out their site for more details
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