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- EIN 31-1706307
- (718) 230-1689
- 472 Myrtle Avenue 2nd Floor Brooklyn NY 11205 USA
- www.myrtleavenue.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Community & Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Urban & Community Economic Development
Mission: The myrtle avenue commercial revitalization and development project ldc is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under new york state law in 1999. The corporation was formed for the charitable and public purpose of restoring the "main street" of the fort greene/clinton hill community in brooklyn, new york to a bustling, economically vital neighborhood commercial corridor that will provide entrepreneurial, cultural, recreational and employment opportunities for all those who live, work, study or otherwise have an interest in the area.
Programs: Bid operations - marp manages the operations of the myrtle avenue brooklyn business improvement district(bid), which encompasses all commericial space on myrtle avenue between flatbush avenue extension and classon avenue. The services provided through bid operations include street maintenance, marketing, and new initiatives.
historic preservation program - the historic preservation program advocates for the protection and restoration of historic structures in the myrtle avenue vicinity, and offers assistance to local property owener wanting to rehabiliate their buildings by providing financial incentives, project management, and technical assistance.
community development - the community development program includes a number of initiatives that seek to involve local stakeholders in projects that improve the overall quality of life in fort greene and clinton hill. The myrtle eats fresh food access initiative works to educate and empower local residents, and advocate for expanded healthy and affordable food options in the neighborhood, especially for lower-income residents and those living in public housing. Projects include training community chefs for local cooking demonstrations, a youth and senior-run farm stand, shopping market tours, community gardens on public housing grounds, and the fort greene/clinton hill community food council. The community partnerships initiative integrates local youth, public schools, and other community-based organizations as project partners and stewards of neighborhood spaces and events.
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