AGENCY TESTIMONY
Boundaries and community engagement for the Willoughby Hart Historic District
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The Willoughby Hart Historic District is bounded by specific streets in Bedford-Stuyvesant. The LPC held multiple information sessions and meetings with property owners, and received support from various officials and organizations.
- Bounded by North Noster Avenue, Marcy Avenue, Willoughby Avenue, and Hart Street
- LPC held 3 owner information sessions and individual meetings
- Received support from local officials and organizations like Brooklyn Community Board 3
Lisa Kersavage
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The district is bounded by North Noster Avenue to the East, Marcy Avenue to the West, Willoughby Avenue to the North And Hart Street to the South.
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OKC held 3 owner information sessions in advance of calendaring and after.
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At each one, we provided an explanation of why the historic district is significant and answered questions about our review process for typical alterations, including rear yard extensions.
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We also offered and held many one on one meetings with individual property owners We also responded to concerns about timing by postponing 2 public meetings.
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Throughout the designation process and at our public hearing on Tuesday, June 11th, the commission received written and verbal testimony from property owners, both in support, and in opposition of the historic district.elected official support included council member Jose, state Senator of Bridgeport, New York State Assembly member, Zinnerman.
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Organization supported supporting the district, included Brooklyn Community Board 3, the New York landmarks conservancy, historic districts councils, safe Harlem now, and others.
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I will note that the full reporting of the testimony is included in the historic districts designation report.
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