$200,000 Capital Award to Benefit Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant along the Central Fulton Street Commercial Corridor

Pratt Area Community Council (PACC) was awarded $200,000 in capital dollars through New York State Main Street Program, which is designed to stimulate revitalization in communities by providing funding for building renovations, streetscape enhancements and business or cultural anchors.

PACC will launch our Central Fulton Main Street Program by hosting an information session on Friday, April 17th, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. to be held at PACC’s newest office located at 896-900 Fulton Street, 2nd Fl.

PACC as the Local Program Administrator for the Central Fulton Main Street program will administer $200,000 in matching capital dollars provided by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. Specifically, we will administer Façade Renovation Grants improving the outward appearance of up to eight building facades; facilitate two building renovations in which six or more residential units will be upgraded; and lastly engage in coordinated streetscape enhancements, such as landscaping, signage and the installation of street furniture, on Fulton Street between Grand and Bedford Avenues.

“PACC’s goal through the infusion of Main Street dollars is to generate private investment on the commercial strip, restore its historic character and provide affordable residential units,” said Dale Charles, PACC’s Director of Economic Development. “This award furthers our forty-five years of commitment that embraces a vision to build equitable, diverse, flourishing and engaged communities in central Brooklyn.”

“PACC is very excited to bring the New York Main Street Program to the Central Fulton Street area of Fulton between Grand and Bedford Avenues which suffers from vacancy and deteriorating building conditions. We will work with property owners to help them restore their historic buildings, support independent retailers, and create affordable housing,” said Lacey Tauber, Central Fulton Main Street Program Manager at PACC.

If you are interested in attending this informational session you should RSVP no later than 5 pm on April 16, 2009 by sending an email to lacey_tauber@prattarea.org or call 347-823-5700 x. 25.