Join UPROSE, Brooklyn’s oldest Latino founded community organization, for 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 are located up the block from the 36th St R station and accessible by several other transportation options. The walk is 1.5 miles, mostly downhill on flat sidewalks and paved streets, which are in theory wheelchair accessible, but because of the industrial character of the neighborhood, the sidewalks are frequently blocked/inaccessible. Only some of the walk is shaded. To return from our ending location to transit, one must walk uphill.
Location Information
RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.
guided
Sunday, May 3, 20261:00 PM
90 minutes
Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Advocacy, Environment, History & Culture
Language: English
