{"id":1166,"date":"2023-02-01T12:01:30","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/exclusive-east-new-york-survey-helps-highlight-community-concerns\/"},"modified":"2023-02-01T12:01:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T12:01:30","slug":"exclusive-east-new-york-survey-helps-highlight-community-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brownsvillenews.org\/?p=1166","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive East New York Survey Helps Highlight Community Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that East New York has experienced a dramatic transformation in the last decade. From the significant increase in homes to the surge in development projects, the neighborhood has put itself on the path to becoming a more modern and vibrant place to live and work. While the landscape of the neighborhood evolves, there is value in looking ahead and putting thought into action.<\/p>\n

Over the summer, the Local Development Corporation of East New York<\/a> undertook a survey initiative to engage local residents, commuters, business owners, and passerbys regarding their thoughts and feelings on the area around Broadway Junction, the neighborhood\u2019s major transit hub and one of the largest in the city. More than 300 responses were collected in collaboration with Good Shepherd Services and high school seniors and college freshmen surveying people around the station.<\/p>\n

To set the scene, let\u2019s first take a look at one of the catalysts for the area\u2019s change \u2013 the East New York Neighborhood Plan<\/a>, which was designed to ensure an increase in affordable housing, economic development, and community resources.<\/p>\n

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A Look Back at the East New York Rezoning<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

While this past decade has seen massive shifts in neighborhood infrastructure, ultimately making East New York a more desirable place to call home, it hasn\u2019t been an easy road. With a consuming history of poverty and neglect, East New York development has faced numerous challenges.<\/p>\n

A comprehensive plan centered around the neighborhood was created in the form of the East New York Neighborhood Plan to facilitate housing preservation and creation, promote economic development, set up streets devoid of environmental hazards, and invest in community resources that support the long-term growth and sustainability of East New York, Cypress Hills, and Ocean Hill.<\/p>\n

The plan was developed through a robust community engagement process and close collaboration with residents, stakeholders, and elected officials. The new zoning concept was later conceived by the Department of City Planning (DCP)<\/a> with the expectation that these changes would see the advent of affordable and mixed-income housing and community facilities, promote commercial development, and improve neighborhood connectivity.<\/p>\n

Approved by the City Council on April 20, 2016, after undergoing various modifications \u2013 some key features of the zoning changes included:<\/p>\n