Tonight: Extending the FG/CH Historic Districts
Tonight’s joint meeting of the Society for Clinton Hill and the Fort Greene Association should be particularly interesting. Historian Andrew Dolkart will be giving a presentation about the number of historic structures in the area that aren’t currently protected by Landmark law. The groups have proposed expanding the Fort Greene Historic District three blocks east…
Tonight’s joint meeting of the Society for Clinton Hill and the Fort Greene Association should be particularly interesting. Historian Andrew Dolkart will be giving a presentation about the number of historic structures in the area that aren’t currently protected by Landmark law. The groups have proposed expanding the Fort Greene Historic District three blocks east as far as Ashland Place, to the far side of Fulton Street to the South and all the way to Myrtle Avenue to the north (see map on the jump). One of these structures is the Paul Robeson Theater (originally the Fourth Universalist Church) at 40 Greene Avenue, which happens to be where the meeting will take place at 7:30 tonight. Also on the agenda: Details on a plan put together by a coalition of community groups that DOT doesn’t want to give the time of day.
This has been four or more years of effort (so far) by the FGA and SCH. 10:47 is correct; people need to organize locally. The Historic Districts Council (www.hdc.org) is a good place to start, as are neighborhoods that have been through the exercise.
Yes–does anybody have a map (or at least a verbal description of the cross streets involved) for the proposed Clinton Hill expansion? Please? This is a hugely important effort, and these blocks definitely should be designated. To the posters who have called for something larger, borough-wide, I absolutely agree–but landmarking is (to my understanding) a very complex endeavor that requires a house-by-house research effort to make the case. Isn’t that right? It seems that to get the effort going with enough energy requires localized, dedicated core groups of activism. Go for it!
Residential parking permits? Taxpayers should park wherever they legally can.
Not sure. This has been in the works in terms of research and studies for months, years. If you have an interest for portions of Bed-Stuy, it would probably be useful to attend the meeting and find out more about the process generally. I’m sure people would be happy to discuss the process and what is involved.
do you have a map for the clinton hill proposal?
does anyone know if they will have something similar for bed stuy?
The proposed expansion covers Clinton Hill too. The map above appears to only be the FG proposal. Both should hopefully be discussed in the meeting this evening.
The cut off is Myrtle on the north expansion? I was told it would include the next block to Park as well.
Wouldn’t it be more effective if more than just two neighborhoods pursued an expansion of historic districts?
There are so many wonderful brownstone blocks throughout the borough that are unprotected. Maybe it’s time to organize a coalition.
With Atlantic Yards looming down the pipe, it’s time for neighborhood leaders to join together and preserve the entire area surrounding AY, as well as all Brownstone blocks.
Good thinking Fort Greene and Clinton Hill.