Atlantic Avenue Redevelopment Plan Aims to Enhance Housing and Pedestrian Safety in Brooklyn

The City Planning Commission (CPC) held a meeting to review the Atlantic Avenue mixed-use project, focusing on proposed housing developments and essential infrastructure improvements in Brooklyn. The meeting highlighted specific enhancements aimed at improving the pedestrian experience along Atlantic Avenue, a key corridor that currently poses safety concerns for residents.

The Atlantic Avenue plan seeks to transform the area by introducing more homes and job opportunities. Specifically, the plan calls for a redesign of the corridor to prioritize pedestrian access and safety, which would involve expanding sidewalks and adding green spaces. A significant infrastructure change includes converting the 100-foot-wide Stillwell Avenue into a pedestrian thoroughfare, enhancing connectivity for residents and visitors (Source: https://youtu.be/aJZfUGLYoaY&t=229).

Local officials noted that the project would include a mix of residential and commercial developments. It aims to facilitate higher-density housing along Atlantic Avenue and establish ground-floor community facilities and business spaces in new constructions. Approximately 20 to 30% of these units would be designated as affordable housing to support the community’s needs (Source: https://youtu.be/aJZfUGLYoaY&t=174).

The plan also features a multimillion-dollar renovation of St. Andrews Playground, which is set to improve recreational spaces for nearby residents. Furthermore, collaboration with the Department of Transportation will be critical in implementing these infrastructure upgrades, including safer street designs and improved traffic flow (Source: https://youtu.be/aJZfUGLYoaY&t=284).

Overall, community engagement has been integral to this planning process. City officials engaged with residents through multiple meetings to develop this comprehensive redevelopment strategy, addressing the urgent need for homes and pedestrian-friendly streets in the growing neighborhood along Atlantic Avenue (Source: https://youtu.be/aJZfUGLYoaY&t=0).