Bright & Varick developments community opposition

BRIGHT & VARICK IMPORTANT CALL TO ACTION WHAT WE CAN DO NOW!

ACTION Last night we made a plan . We need everyone's attention and commitment! TODAY/THIS WEEK: PHONE CALLS-EVERYDAY!!!!! Ward E: Candice Osbourne 201.547.5315 Ward F: Diane Coleman 201.547.5338 Mayor Fulop: 201.547.4900 TELL THEM TODAY--you OPPOSE the  268 Varick Street Micro Units and demand they call for a full review by City Government that includes community input! CITY HALL NEEDS TO KNOW WE'RE NOT BACKING DOWN! ASK 3 PEOPLE ON YOUR BLOCK OR BUILDING TO MAKE THE CALLS TOO! WE NEED TO APPLY PRESSURE EVERYDAY! THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING! If you haven't called today, please do so.  Leave a message, ask to speak with them directly.  Emails are not encouraged--speaking to the voters that put them in office  is important. WE NEED TO GET THE WORD OUT- We have flyers, they will change weekly.  We can send you one, make some copies and put them on cars, in mailslots...anywhere and everywhere. ' EMAIL vvpanews@gmail.com for a PDF of the flyer or download our flyers and talking points at brightandvarick.blogspot.com JOIN US IN VVP ON HALLOWEEN FROM 4-8 TO SPREAD THE WORD & FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION WE NEED MONEY We are hiring a law firm this week.  We need funds. We need to raise at least $10,000 by the end of the week. DONATE: Go to vvpa.org/Make a Donation button or brightandvarick.blogspot.com/Donate All donations are tax-deductible--we are a 501c3. We will send an email receipt for your records. JOIN OUR FACEBOOK PAGE & or GO TO VVPA.ORG FOR UPDATES. Next week: We need volunteers to work the voting locations and pass out flyers. Email vvpanews@gmail.com if you can volunteer-we will provide the flyers.

Van Vorst Park Association meeting

Van Vorst Park Association Meeting Meeting Tuesday September 17th , 7:30PM at the Barrow Mansion 83 Wayne Street All are welcome!  Snacks will be served!

Jorge Mastropietro-New Building at 54 Bright Street Architect Jorge Mastropietro will present his plans for 54 Bright Street. Proposed is a 4 story-4 unit building.  The project utilizes a variety of design strategies. Significant attention has been focused on the exterior skin of the project and its appearance towards the surrounding historic neighborhood.The primary materials for the project consist of brick masonry, and horizontal cedar wood siding. He is open for public comments & questions and will answer any of our concerns. Jorge is presenting to The Historic Preservation Commission tonite, Monday September 16th, 6:30pm Council Chambers if anyone would like to attend.                             image courtesy of smithratliff Bright Street Redevelopment-Bright & Varick Subcommittee will present the latest information on the current status of the proposed development on 268 Varick St. (the corner of Bright & Varick, across from the main entrance of PS3/MS4 school)  The redevelopment plan and proposed project is for an extremely high density (87 units) development - over 4x what is allowed in the Van Vorst neighborhood. It also has ZERO parking provisions. How this project is being allowed is very concerning for all in the neighborhood and sets dangerous precedents for the surrounding communities. So please come if you want to learn more, get involved or at least stop in and sign our petition of support. FILMS IN VAN VORST It truly is the end of summer. Films in Van Vorst finished up September 4th with the funny & touching SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK.  We are so grateful to all our volunteers who schlepped popcorn machines, movie screens, speakers, wires...for 3 months!!!! Thanks to all! Our labor was free but the movies were not....Each film cost us close to $300 dollars.  The Van Vorst Park Association was only able to bring the films to the Park with the generosity of Friends of Van Vorst Park and our wonderful donors.  Please support them. By supporting them we thank them. Or feel free to donate on the Films in Van Vorst webpage  www.filmsinvanvorst.com VICTORY HALL DRAWING ROOMS-180 Grand Street Friday September 20th 6-8pm Check out the newest gallery in Van Vorst!! An evening of unique presentations in each of the exhibition rooms of our current show,including spoken word, music performances, artist demonstrations and interactive art-making. Wine will be served. Admission is free. Don't forget the Farmers Market every Saturday in VVP