The beautiful and historic neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights offers excellent examples of Jane Jacobs’s principles of urban diversity in action. Beginning at the steps of Brooklyn¹s Borough Hall, we will stroll through residential and commercial streets while observing and talking about how the physical environment influences social activity and even economic and cultural development, both for good and for ill. We will be stopping at several points of interest, including the famous Promenade, and end near the #2/3 subway and a nice coffeehouse.

Please wear comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing, and be sure to have lots of questions. See you there!

Time:  3:00p-4:30p

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013 &  Sunday, May 5, 2013

Event Start/End: 

Meet on the footsteps of Borough Hall, Brooklyn, near the fountain. It’s the second stop in Brooklyn on the 2/3 subway line or the first stop on the 4/5 line and the R line. The A and the F are also nearby (Jay Street-Metro Tech).

We will end at the Clark Street station of the 2/3 subway line.

Host:  Sandy Ikeda, Purchase College

Theme: Walking

Registration: No need to sign up, just show up.

Accessibility: This event is accessible and open to Adult walkers

We will be walking through Red Hook to the chocolate factory and then finishing at the local hidden gem, Brooklyn Crab for lunch. (www.brooklyncrab.com). There are many galleries, restaurants, gardens and neat shops along the route that local residents will become familiar with. Come join us for a stroll and chat about what we love about Brooklyn!

Time: Noon

Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013

Event Start/End: 

401 Hicks Street, Cobble Hill NYC @ 12

Host: Erin and Ryan Cleary

Registration: No, all are welcome

Accessibility: This event is open and accessible to Wheelchairs, Bicycles, Seniors, Children