Comm. Organizing

After attending the community meeting held in public school 249, I got more of an insight of my community and what others are trying to do in order to build it. During the meeting, topics such as the environment, transportation, education and public safety. Being this was my first opportunity being in such meeting, it was kind of intense to see how much the people were so passionate about what they were asking for and how much they wanted their voices to be heard. Some people had different opinions than others, some felt stronger about one topic while others felt the same for a different one. Like for example, when it came to the environment some people felt that parking was limited and it should be dealt with, they voiced why they felt such way and happily shared their own experiences. There were complaints about not having enough youth programs for kids, which is what I highly agreed with. In my community, there is hardly any programs available for the idle hands compared to other communities and we feel if they were, there would be less crime and less problems on the streets. When it came to the environment, there were many complaints about the noise, and about nothing being done to limit it. There were people who insisted on bringing more greens and garden into the community which I noted as great because they pointed out something to benefit it. Throughout the end of the meeting, it was discussed that there would be additional child care programs being added. There were also discussions about an historic theater called Kings Theater on Flatbush being renovated with restoration of performing arts which will be linked in cultural corridor of the community. My experience of this meeting was positive. It was interesting seeing what people wanted and great to know that I felt the same way. It was powerful to see a community come together in order to build a better environment, not only for them but for the generations to come. The key notes at the end was the most inspiring. Kind of gave up that there’s more to come and that change will eventually happen. Kind of gives us something to look forward too. It was great to know there was a way to use advocacy and a freedom of speech and that you don’t have to be a head leader to see the change you want come to life.

Tuesday, October 21, 2014, Education, Libraries & Cultural Affairs Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16^th Street, 7:00 PM

1. Update on Capital Projects at Brooklyn College – Steven Schechter, Executive Director of Government     and External Affairs, Brooklyn College, City University of New York
2. Other business1. Continued Review of Community Board 14 By-Laws
3. Tuesday, October 28, 2014, Community Environment Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16^th Street, 7:00 PM
4. Monday, October 27, 2014, By-Laws Review Committee, CB14 District Office, 810 East 16^th Street, 7:30 PM

1. Report on Tree Pruning Program and Playground Projects – Stephanie Thayer, Parks and Recreation
2.    Manager; Representatives from Brooklyn Forestry, NYC Department of Parks and Recreation
3. Presentation on Green Buffer Zones – Susannah Laskaris, Community Gardening Consultant,      P.S. 217School Garden Manager
4. Other businessplease call the CB14 District Office at 718-859-6357 to register for time or you may register to speak on the evening of the meeting.                                                                                                                      
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6. If you would like to speak during the public hearing or during the public portion of the board meeting,