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…
Congratulations! Yes our case, despite not having a determination by the 2nd department is now on LexisNexis!!! Here’s the article. It can now be cited in other people’s cases for its importance. Not all of the lower court or even Read more…
The Sierra Club New York City Group Sustainability Series hosted a panel discussion on Zoning with Maureen Koetz, Esq., Professor Tom Angotti, and Alicia Boyd. As usual, great nuggets of information was shared! View Here
Michael Haskins invited Alicia Boyd to give a community update to Kick Off 2022. https://archive.org/details/2-nd-alicia-boyd-seg-1-05-22
… “The Board first considered the Fenimore Block Association proposal. Acting Secretary Scott Mathews-Novelli asked what authority will the Board have in process, what are the administrative requirements for the Board, who will represent the Board in the matter, can Read more…