El Camino de Juana: People, Place, and Power in Sunset Park

Janes Walk

Led By Annecia Steiniger, Climate Justice Organizer AND Kat Trujillo

Join UPROSE—Brooklyn’s oldest Latino community organization—for El Camino de Juana, a hyper-local, 90-minute tour of Sunset Park through a climate justice lens. We’ll bring to life GRID 2.0, our community-led plan to decarbonize the neighborhood & operationalize a Just Transition. Move beyond mainstream narratives focused on developments like Industry City, Made in NY, or the Climate Innovation Hub to hear directly from local residents. As we walk through the neighborhood & waterfront, we’ll discuss ways to preserve Sunset Park’s working class character, protect its industrial waterfront, strengthen social cohesion, and build community power in the age of climate change. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and learn how you can help fight displacement and uplift frontline leadership to shape a future by—and for—the people of Sunset Park.

Accessibility

We will walk approximately 1.5 miles on flat sidewalks and paved streets, which are wheelchair accessible. The route is near multiple public transit options. We recommend comfortable shoes and water. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive experience for all participants. If you require special accommodations, please let the organizers know.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Saturday, May 3, 2025
1:00 PM
90 minutes

Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
The waterfront in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Rhododendrites. Modifications: photo cropped.