North Brooklyn Neighbors

A grassroots nonprofit community organization serves Greenpoint and Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It works on environmental and community planning issues, with a focus on environmental justice and health, land use and public space, and transportation and infrastructure. Its projects include public space soil testing and indoor air monitoring, alongside work addressing toxic sites and legacy toxins. The organization advocates for community-based solutions through activism, education, and collaboration. It also hosts workshops, town halls, information sessions, and other events open to the community. Its history includes efforts to reclaim the waterfront, increase access to open space, combat pollution, promote community-centered land use, and provide residents with useful resources.