The Fort Greene Park redesign, set for a $24 million overhaul in 2026, is controversial due to plans to remove 78 mature trees. Proponents argue for the necessity of replacing invasive Norway maples with 200 native trees, enhancing accessibility, and resolving drainage issues. However, critics, including the Friends of Fort Greene Park and environmental groups, claim that the plan neglects important environmental reviews and will lead to a loss of shaded areas and park aesthetics. The project has evolved significantly in cost and scope, first proposed as a $10.5 million initiative under former Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The planned redesign of Fort Greene Park will involve a $24 million investment to replace invasive species with 200 native trees while addressing access and drainage issues.
Opponents argue the redesign will diminish the park's current landscape aesthetic, reduce shaded areas, and has not adequately addressed environmental reviews.
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