TESTIMONY
962 Pacific Street Rezoning: Testimony in Support from the Owner of Brooklyn Preschool of Science
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Carmelo Piazza, the owner of Brooklyn Preschool of Science, gives testimony in support of the 962 Pacific Street Rezoning.
He cites how the project prioritize real affordability, community spaces and resources, and creating good paying jobs.
Speaker 1
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David.
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Next, we'll have Carmelo Piazza.
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Carmelo, if you gave me, please unmute.
Speaker 15
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Yes.
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Thank you so much.
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Good morning, Council members.
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Thank you, everyone, for your service and what you've done for our community.
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My name is Carmelo Piazza, and I own 3 early childhood educational facilities called the Brooklyn Preschool of Science, all of which are in downtown Brooklyn.
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I was also a teacher for the apartment of Bedford almost 20 years at PS 261, which also happens to be on Pacific Street right off of Smith.
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By writing to support the proposed project in Crown Heights, as an educator, I appreciate how this project focuses on the most pressing needs of our vibrant community, prioritizing real affordability, building community spaces and resources and creating good paying jobs.
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The commitment to community resources such as the Early Childhood Education Center is a thoughtful approach to goals above and beyond the norm for new development.
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Addressing critical needs in our area like accessible childcare.
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I feel even more true to this because of my school's ideology and how relevant it will be for children of tomorrow, which is why I feel they need to speak here today.
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I am excited to be part of such a great vision as we continue to witness advancements in technology, and the increasing digitalization of jobs, introducing a STEM based program at an early childhood education level, not only timely, but also crucial for the future success of our community.
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And an era where AI is becoming more prevalent, we must equip our younger generation with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving landscape.
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A size based preschool can lay the foundation for a solid educational journey fostering a love of learning and exploration from an early age.
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By integrating STEM concepts into the curriculum, we can prepare our children for the challenges and opportunities to a technologically driven world that is gonna be presented to them daily.
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Moreover, the commitment to community resources exemplified by establishing an early childhood educational center demonstrates a thoughtful and progressive approach to development Providing affordable accessible childcare is a critical need in this area, and a size based preschool aligns perfectly with addressing the need while offering unique and enriching educational experiences for our youngest community members.
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So since taking office, I just wanted to thank council member Harris as Hudson, excuse me, as always being remaining committed to creating more resources for the community.
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And I asked that you stand for those of us advocating for more child care options throughout the community and support the plans for 962 Pacific Street.
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Thank you so much, everyone.
Speaker 1
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Thank you, Carmelo.
