NYC DOT has decided to pursue Option B: Unified Plan for the redesign of Grand Army Plaza. This plan is complex and would eliminate the “roundabout” design to create a pedestrian connection between the Grand Army Plaza arch and Prospect Park. We created… Read more: Grand Army Plaza Unified Design Interactive Map

On June 24th, 2025, the DOT had presented to CB8’s EST committee their proposal for the Flatbush Avenue bus redesign. During initial outreach over the summer of 2024, the DOT had proposed 3 possible solutions for increasing the speed of the B41 bus… Read more: Flatbush Bus Redesign

MTA Bus Redesign The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is currently evaluating a redesign of the B65 bus line, which runs along Bergen and Dean Streets. This initiative is part of the MTA’s stated goals of “with the goal of meeting customers’ priorities: frequent… Read more: Move the B65? Yup It’s a Thing

AAMUP Community Rezoning CB8 and our two local city council representatives have been going through the process of reviewing zoning along the length of Atlantic Avenue and neighboring streets. This re- zoning will have an impact on us all for years to come.… Read more: CB8 AAMUP Review Process

Now that our Prospect and Crown Heights communities have lived with Open Streets on Vanderbilt and Underhill for over 5 years, our volunteers want to gather a more robust view of how the DOT and PHNDC’s decisions have impacted your daily life. They… Read more: Community Survey Open Now

Update April 2026: The DOT has announced it is continuing its study of redesigning Grand Army Plaza with the option of unifying the arch and park. They will be holding the following public information sessions: You may also contact Derek Walker at (212)839-1762… Read more: Revamp of Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights: Have Your Say