Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Brooklyn

Atlantic Yards or Atlantic Lots?

By Brad Aaron | May 7, 2008 | No Comments

With development projects across the city threatened by an uncertain economy, critics of Bruce Ratner’s Atlantic Yards project believe that a slowdown in construction could burden Prospect Heights with decades of blight. A slide show by the Municipal Art Society, called "Atlantic Yards or Atlantic Lots?," offers a bleak look into the future, like this […]

Can Red Hook Become NYC’s Most Bike-Friendly Neighborhood?

By Brad Aaron | May 2, 2008 | 16 Comments

Earlier this week, the Forum For Urban Design announced the Red Hook Bicycle Master Plan Design Competition, offering cash prizes for the best proposals to "re-imagine Red Hook as the most bicycle friendly neighborhood in all of New York." Plans should center on the creation of a bike loft parking facility at the Smith/9th Street […]

Survey Finds New Yorkers Anxious About Congestion and Safety

By Brad Aaron | Apr 28, 2008 | 13 Comments

Following a three day period that saw three pedestrian fatalities in Brooklyn — preceded by two cyclist deaths in Manhattan one week earlier — the Citizens Committee for New York City has released its annual "Speak Out New York" survey, citing pedestrian safety as one of two top concerns of city residents. The number one […]

Pedestrian Killed By Truck Near Brooklyn Bridge

By Ben Fried | Apr 25, 2008 | 20 Comments

Dolly Shirzad was crossing Adams Street in downtown Brooklyn yesterday when a truck driver "tried to catch" a yellow light and struck her. Shirzad, 59 or 69 according to stories filed by the Daily News and NY1, was declared dead at the scene. Witness accounts as reported by the Daily News: Dolly Shirzad had stepped […]

De Blasio’s Excuse: There Shoulda Been a Brooklyn Lock Box

By Ben Fried | Apr 11, 2008 | 32 Comments

Yesterday, a reader sent along City Council Member Bill de Blasio’s letter to constituents [PDF] explaining his "Nay" vote on congestion pricing. Plenty of campaign fodder here, should someone who really believes in funding transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements challenge de Blasio in the 2009 race for Brooklyn Borough President. (His known opponent, Charles Barron, […]

Tonight: Support a Bike-Friendly North Brooklyn

By Ben Fried | Apr 8, 2008 | 1 Comment

Congestion pricing may be dead for the moment, but livable streets advocates can’t afford to let that sap our strength or motivation. There are plenty of changes to be made that need grassroots support — and not one iota of approval from Albany — to reach fruition. One of those measures will face a crucial […]

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