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Community development initiatives in Bedford-Stuyvesant
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In the 1960s, significant community development initiatives were launched in Bedford-Stuyvesant, including the formation of the first federally funded community development corporation in the country.
- Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council lobbied Senator Robert F. Kennedy
- Bedford-Stuyvesant Development and Service Corporation was formed
- Focused on restoration work carried out by local men learning skilled trades
- 485 Willoughby Avenue and 5 adjoining row houses were restored as part of this program
Lisa Kersavage
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In the late or in the 19 sixties, the Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council lobbied Senator Robert F Kennedy to visit Bedford Stuyvesant and worked with his staff to form the 1st federally funded community development corporation in the country.
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The Bedford Stuyvesant Development And Service Corporation, which focused on restoration largely carried out by local men learning skilled trades.
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Number 485 Willoughby Avenue, and the 5 adjoining row houses were restored as part of this program.
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