An Environmental Review process has to be performed on development projects that are not classified as “as of right”. This means that the project would be attempting to change the existing zoning and the developer would have to disclose the Read more…
Mayor Eric Adams directed a commission to create a blueprint that would allow development projects to happen faster and cost less. The NYC Economic Development and Housing committee, a known entity that creates opportunities for the use of public assets Read more…
Mayor Eric Adams directed a commission to create a blueprint that would allow development projects to happen faster and cost less. The NYC Economic Development and Housing committee, a known entity that creates opportunities for the use of public assets Read more…
Five Years Ago The Prospect Park Alliance Told Us They Wanted to Make Changes to the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park. One of three buildings beng proposed They Told Us……. there will be no new Buildings built. Now They Read more…
The Vale of Cashmere is described online as a “Secluded woodland trails with shaded paths around a tree-fringed pond & popular for bird watching”. It has been a hidden gem for years. A beautiful oasis originally housing reflecting pools and Read more…
Frederick Law Olmsted (1822–1903) is considered one of America’s pioneer landscape architects. In the 1800’s, as more people moved to cities due to industrialization, many recognized the need for city dwellers to still have access to nature… the need for Read more…
The Vale is in a historically secluded area located in the northeast corner of Prospect Park, between East Drive and Flatbush Ave. The closest entrances are Grand Army Plaza and Flatbush Avenue (opened last year).
In December 2021 Mayor DeBlasio announced a $40M fund to help restore the Vale of Cashmere in Prospect Park.
In December 2021, Mayor DeBlasio announced a $40M fund for the restoration of the Vale of Cashmere. In 2017 Prospect Park Alliance began “reimagining” the Vale by conducting visioning sessions with the community. Results Report. Five Years Later …Prospect Park Read more…
Looks like the “Monster” has really died! The current owner of the Spice Factory recently filed plans for a development project made up of six story buildings!! Congratulations Community! YOU DID THAT!! Bruce Eichner Out – Owner Goes It Alone! Read more…