Brooklyn Paper – The space also incorporated new loading zones on East Second Street for businesses and residences, and will eventually include granite blocks, planters, umbrellas, moveable furniture and more to brighten up the space and keep vehicles out. 

“I am so thrilled to announce the expansion of Kensington Plaza today,” said Council Member Shahana Hanif on Wednesday. “Creating this extended open space in Kensington has been in the works for years. Unlike nearly every other neighborhood in District 39, Kensington has few public pedestrian spaces, so the inclusion of East Second Street and Beverley Road is a welcome addition. Creating accessible public spaces like the new Kensington Plaza is safer for pedestrians, good for small businesses, cuts down on our community’s greenhouse gasses, and will make our neighborhood stronger.”

Hanif also recently helped a local mosque secure an open street on Friday afternoons for outdoor prayer. [Read More]