Tech Triangle talk was buzzing last night at the design charrette meeting co-sponsored by the Downtown Brooklyn Partnership and Brooklyn Community Board 2 at St. Francis College. Open to the public, more than 40 people attended – with diverse representation from residents and tenants, elected officials, government agencies, real estate agents, academic institutions, and companies large and small – from the greater Downtown Brooklyn area.
Huddled around maps, participants shared experiences around placemaking and transportation challenges, highlighted problem areas, and worked to identify opportunities. Discussion produced ideas for the creation of a more dynamic and interconnected neighborhood. Among our favorites were the suggestion to convert a parking lot at Joralemon and Adams Streets into a park and the possible activation of the BQE ramps at Navy Street to be inclusive of temporary art, sculptures, and urban gardens. Stay tuned for more updates on our strategic planning process in the coming weeks.
