Having Our Say: Communities Say Yes To Community-Based Planning.

The citizens of Red Hook, a mixed-use waterfront area of Brooklyn, had a clear idea of the changes needed in their neighborhood. Having won struggles over environmental, security and community development issues, residents took on a proposed waterfront development that included luxury housing. They fought to be included in the drafting of the 197a plan, which, prior to city approval of a proposed project, enables local communities to draft their own master plans. This plainly allows for a more harmonious approach to community development.

Meanwhile, across the harbor in Lower Manhattan, another group advocates community involvement in the planning process. Following cancellation (for environmental reasons) of a major transportation and waterfront project (Westway), the Federation to Preserve The Greenwich Village Waterfront & Great Port was formed in 1987 to support community participation in the redevelopment process, working for the preservation of Greenwich Village and its waterfront.

Some of the group's visions include zoning measures that protect the low-rise character of the area and a riverfront park with walkways and bike paths.

These two waterfront neighborhoods are successfully confronting pressures similar to those now facing Hunters Point.

To contact the Hunters Point Community Coalition
Call or write:

Hunters Point Community Coalition
P.O. Box 1276
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-472-4260

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Last Update: October 21, 1995