People

Sam is a real estate and construction specialist who has been committed to New York City’s urban environment since 2007.

Sylvia Riveros is a Colombian-born, Brooklyn-based community-engaged artist, sociologist, and cultural organizer.

Scott Kelly is a graphic designer based in New York.

Restoration relentlessly pursues strategies to close gaps in family and community wealth to ensure all families in Central Brooklyn are prosperous and healthy.

Tony is an active volunteer for the Gowanus Oversight Task Force and serves as co-chair of its Communications Committee and a member of its Public Infrastructure Committee. He has...

Red Hook Farms is a youth-centered urban agriculture and food justice program operating one of Brooklyn’s largest farms. Red Hook Farms cultivates affordable, fresh produce and provides STEM and...

Bahij Chancey AICP is an urban planner and Associate at WXY Studio. He facilitates public decision-making processes at multiple scales through community engagement and thoughtful materials that clarify complex...

Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is a not-for-profit local development corporation that serves as the primary champion for Downtown Brooklyn as a world-class business, cultural, educational, residential, and retail destination. Source

Brendan joins the farm team a varied career in public school garden education, market farming, and community gardening. He has been farming since 2010. He holds a Bachelor of...

Andreas is a computer scientist, community activist, and former President of the Gowanus Houses Resident Association.