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:
- Thursday, April 23 from 4pm to 6pm: Visit our tent south of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch in Grand Army Plaza. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Grand Lobby of the Brooklyn Public Library. Please use main entrance.
- Saturday, April 25 from 10am to 1pm: Visit our tent south of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Arch in Grand Army Plaza. In case of rain, the event will be held in the Civic Commons area of the Brooklyn Public Library. Please use Flatbush Avenue Entrance.
- Wednesday, April 29 from 6pm to 7:30pm on Zoom: Register for the April 29 virtual workshop in advance via Zoom.
You may also contact Derek Walker at (212)839-1762 or email at dwalker1@dot.nyc.gov by Friday April 17th.
Flatbush Avenue Survey
The DOT is proposing various lane changes to Flatbush Avenue running from Downtown Brooklyn to Grand Army Plaza. The proposed plans are available here.
Review the plans and provide your feedback on the various designs at this survey link.
Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Heights Public Realm Survey
In addition to redesigning Flatbush Avenue travel lanes, a survey is now open to discuss changes to the flow of traffic at Grand Army Plaza with two proposed options. One option will close the plaza between the Arch and park entrance. This survey also seeks feedback on street features for Underhill and Vanderbilt. To learn more about the proposal visit the overview posted here. Check out the, work in progress, interactive feature to better understand the proposed traffic flow.
The DOT will hold two more in person information sessions:
- Medgar Evers College, Wednesday, July 10, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Outside the main entrance at Crown Street and Bedford Avenue)
- Parkside Plaza, Thursday, July 11, 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Ocean Avenue and Parkside Avenue)
Survey closes on 7/30/24 and can be accessed here.