The Park Slope Open Streets program is under reconsideration for the 2025 season, with local business owners divided on its effects on their operations. Community Board 6, along with Council Member Shahana Hanif, is soliciting feedback from residents and merchants through a survey to inform the program’s future. The initiative, originally launched in the wake of COVID-19, became permanent in many neighborhoods due to its popularity. A proposed plan aims to close Fifth Avenue every Saturday from late spring to early fall, amid concerns about its financial impact and operational hours.
Community Board 6 and Council Member Shahana Hanif have launched a survey seeking public opinion on the Open Streets program, aiming for a compromise on operational hours.
The Open Streets program, initially started during the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a controversial yet popular initiative among local business owners and residents.
The renewed proposal seeks to close Fifth Avenue every Saturday from May to October, highlighting local businesses' divided opinions on its impact on their viability.
Joanna Tallantire noted that the previous Open Streets program ceased due to financial impacts, emphasizing the challenges in making a case for its continuation.
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