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Causes: Neighborhood & Block Associations
Mission: Brooklyn heights association, inc. ("bha") is a not-for-profit organization, founded in 1910 and later incorporated in the state of new york in 1948. Bha's primary purpose is the preservation, protection and enhancement of the quality of life in brooklyn heights. Such objectives are accomplished through stimulating an interest in and promoting the welfare of brooklyn heights among its residents and business men and women; maintaining the quality of life in brooklyn heights as a residential area; and furthering public movements for its betterment.
Programs: The brooklyn heights association provides other services as part of its mission to enhance the quality of life of residents and businesses in brooklyn heights.
community maintenance and imrpovement:the brooklyn heights association helps fund the planting and maintenance of street trees and of the gardens on the brooklyn heights promenade and informs the community of proper tree maintenance practices.
community planning & preservation:the brooklyn heights association plays an advisory role on historic preservation issues that come before the community board and landmarks prservation commission. The bha also advocates on behalf of the community on issues pertaining to land use planning, infrastructure needs and real estate development, and as necessary, will initiate legal action to achieve its land use and development objectives.