Hello from CG CORD!
There is a critical meeting to attend this coming Monday!
We know it's Thanksgiving Week and this is a difficult time to attend a meeting but this one is IMPORTANT!
What: Final "Bridging Gowanus"
When: Monday, November 24 at 6:30, at
When: Monday, November 24 at 6:30, at
Where: PS 32 317 Hoyt St, Brooklyn
There has been a great deal of criticism of how Councilman Brad Lander's Bridging Gowanus process has NOT been democratic, and has NOT been hearing our community voices.
That is why it is important to attend the meeting this Monday.
We agree with PMFA:
"As Councilman Lander is asking us to convene one last time for Bridging Gowanus, it behooves all of us to come together and to ask him to put his words into action and to give some power back to the community.
We should all demand a process of validation at the end of Bridging Gowanus. Is the document really a reflection of what the community envisioned at the meetings? We should be able to vote to make sure of that.
Bridging Gowanus could be the beginning of so much. It could be a new forward-thinking, true democratic community planning process. Let's see if Councilman Brad, who prides himself on giving power (and a vote) back to the people through Participatory Budgeting, is courageous enough to give his Gowanus constituents a real voice." PMFA
CG CORD
FOR MORE INFO PLEASE READ:
Of Councilman Brad Lander, Pratt Center for Community Development, and the Final Bridging Gowanus Meeting Next Monday
http://pardonmeforasking.blogspot.com/2014/11/of-councilman-brad-lander-pratt-center.html
LINKS to Other "Take Back Gowanus" Stories
On-air
WNYC story about Gowanus that aired recently
Gowanus Residents Debate Future of Area
Disparate Factions Unite to Take Back Gowanus From Overdevelopment
