Climate Change Forum @ UPROSE

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Via Community Board 7:

Today's destruction in Bay Ridge and Sunset Park (threat of tornado) and the recent explosion in mid Manhattan are reminders of the effects of climate change combined with the City's aging infrastructure. On July 26th Sunset Park leaders and residents met at UPROSE to begin the process of addressing the implications of climate change for our community. UPROSE will be contacting each organization to do a presentation and solicit your input, but you are also encouraged to engage in these monthly community planning efforts.

We are working closely with the Mayor's Office on Sustainability and Long Term Planning and want to take advantage of their generous offer to bring resources and technical assistance to Sunset Park.

Please join us September 26th at 6pm at UPROSE.

The planning has implications for our greenway design, 197a plan, BOA process , waterfront park and other planning initiatives that need to be looked at with a climate change lens. This of course includes the safety of the Gowanus Expressway, the structure of the new High School. We look forward to hearing from you

Peace and Blessings,

Elizabeth

UPROSE presents

Community Climate Justice

An opportunity to learn about how climate change will affect Sunset Park

An opportunity to brainstorm about how our community can engage in climate change adaptation

An opportunity to engage in efforts to prevent some of the implications of climate change

An opportunity to start organizing , educating ourselves and planning to ensure the future of our community

When : September 26, at 6pm
where: UPROSE
166A 22nd Street
Brooklyn NY 11232
between 4th and 3rd avenue
718-492-9307
Who: community members, businesses, hospital personnel, educators, clergy , community based organizations-anyone living and working in this community
that is concerned about the impact of climate change in our community and is committed to developing community based solutions.