Flash update. DOT is hosting a meeting at the Dweck Center at the Brooklyn Central Library to present work on Grand Army Plaza. I encourage anyone who cares about the traffic, pedestrian and bicyclist configuration at GAP to attend.

Friends of the Berms

Our friend Wendy R. leads the Friends of the Berms group and has been assiduously tending to the berms and verges. Email the group at wr.nyc@hotmail.com if you would like to be on the distribution list for clean-up opportunities. The group meets most Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 12:00.

How you can help PSBA and Grand Army Plaza

I am often asked what folks can do to help. I welcome help in all forms. Here are a few suggestions.

Spread the word. I would like to build up our distribution list again. If you live in a large building on Plaza Street East or West, St. John’s, Butler and nearby, please share this note with your building list or building link.

Focus where your interest lies. We advocate for GAP across multiple police precincts, numerous elected officials, community boards and neighborhood organizations. There are also always opportunities to get your hands dirty and help clean up. If you have a particular interest, or relationships you want to use on the plaza’s behalf, let me know.

Join a few lists. These groups are good at communicating what is going on in the neighborhood: Park Slope Civic Council, PHNDC, Community Board 8, Council Member Crystal Hudson’s mailing list, Council District 39 and the Prospect Park Alliance.