Prospect Heights residents, along with elected officials and local community groups, testified before the Landmarks Preservation Commission on Tuesday afternoon to support designating the neighborhood a historic district.
Advocates of landmark designation included Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, Council Member Letitia James, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, as well as representatives from Community Board 8, the Prospect Heights Neighborhood District Council, Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn and others.
"The better Prospect Heights does, the better it is for all of Brooklyn," said Mr. Markowitz, adding that it is "imperative we retain the character of this historic neighborhood." read more »
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