Events related to the BMT Project are listed below. They are noted as Official or Unofficial. Official Events include those held by the EDC and the NYDB (inclusive of elected officials in representation). Unofficial Events are those held by community groups and other organizations.
EDC Public Workshop #5 (Virtual)
From NYC / EDC –
We are offering an in-person public workshop on Thursday May 8, 6:30-8:30pm. Given community interest, we have added an additional virtual public workshop for Tuesday, May 13, from 6:30–8:30 pm. Both sessions will feature a presentation on the current preferred site plan, resiliency and transportation planning, followed by a Q&A discussion with the project team.
EDC Public Workshop #5 (In-Person)
From NYC / EDC ––
Please join us for the next public workshop, hosted by the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Task Force Leadership: Congressman Dan Goldman, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Council Member Alexa Aviles. This in-person workshop will feature a presentation on the preferred site plan, resiliency and transportation planning, followed by Q&A with the project team. RSVP Here
Public Workshop #5
Thursday, May 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
PS 676 - Red Hook Neighborhood School
27 Huntington Street (Please enter through the Nelson St entrance, between Hicks St. and Columbia St.)
Neighborhood Rally
Voices Of The Waterfront // Rally and Demonstration (unofficial)
Demonstrations are being planned for 6PM Thursdays April 3 and April 10th at corner of Van brunt and Hamilton. Everyone is welcome and numbers matter! Reports are that Assembly member Mitaynes and Council person Avilas will be there on the 3rd. Ask the other electeds why they will not join us.
Organized by Victoria Alexander – Link Here
Neighborhood Rally
Voices Of The Waterfront // Rally and Demonstration (unofficial)
Demonstrations are being planned for 6PM Thursdays April 3 and April 10th at corner of Van brunt and Hamilton. Everyone is welcome and numbers matter! Reports are that Assembly member Mitaynes and Council person Avilas will be there on the 3rd. Ask the other electeds why they will not join us.
Organized by Victoria Alexander – Link Here
The City Club of New York // BMT Webinar 3 (Unofficial)
Organized by The City Club of New York
From the Organizers ––
Plans for this 122-acre site are proceeding with little discussion of the maritime functions that this site should serve for the neighborhood, city, and region. Come learn what planning experts have to say about how the Brooklyn Marine Terminal might realize its potential as a pivotal maritime resource. About the event The Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) is a 122-acre, public site in Red Hook along one of the last remaining waterfronts in the borough.The City's Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has proposed a mixed-use development and state-of-the-art port facility for this site. It has provided the public, however, with little information of what that might entail. Thus far, it has instead directed its energies primarily toward finding ways to finance this critical piece of regional infrastructure through on-site development, specifically through luxury housing projects. This cart-before-the-horse approach has impoverished an already enfeebled public discussion about this project and left outstanding questions about the present and future maritime needs that development on this site should address.
This panel will do what EDC has not—examine compelling reasons to develop the BMT as a maritime resource. Experts will explain the importance of maritime activity to the city, the commercial and recreational potential of this waterfront site, and the policy context for its redevelopment. They will take into account existing programs not currently addressed by the City’s BMT plan, such as the Blue Highway proposal and the regional ferry network, as well as the role the site might play in the transportation of freight throughout the region. And they will bring to bear examples of successful port developments elsewhere in the country and the world. Join our discussion!
RHBA Workshop - Presentation to EDC
Red Hook Biz Alliance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. This is the third of 3 meetings to prepare for RHBA's presentation to the EDC. Come to as many as you'd like, also feel free to click the link below to add your thoughts at any time, https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3_1MED7_iOMglv-hQLjkKM2rK8xb7eYKiNQpTjlxTU/edit?usp=sharing
Topic: Work Time 3: Presentation to EDC
Time: Mar 26, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86460839639 Meeting ID: 864 6083 9639
Note, the RHBA presentation will be Thursday 3/27/25, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. You'll receive a separate invite for that, and there will also be an in-person option.
EDC BMT // Public Workshop 4 (OFFICIAL)
Monday March 24, 6-8pm
Join New York City Economic Development Corporation for the next in-person public workshop for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT). The workshop will feature presentations, Q&A, and interactive stations. Topics will include community engagement findings, proposed planning scenarios, and the project’s public benefits.
Stations will be present around the room where attendees can access information and directly engage with members of the project team. The presentation will take place twice during the evening and attendees have the option to attend one of the two sessions:
6 pm – Round #1 Presentation and Q&A
7 pm – Round #2 Presentation and Q&A
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
210 Clinton Wharf
Brooklyn, NY 11231
Adjacent to Red Hook/Atlantic Basin Ferry Terminal
The EDC Deck from Task Force Meeting #7 (February 27, 2025) can be seen here.
Community BMT Meeting with Elected Officials and EDC (OFFICIAL)
Registration Link Here. In-Person // 125 Summit Street
Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, along with Congressman Dan Goldman, Senator Andrew Gounardes & Council Member Shahana Hanif, invite you to a meeting on the City’s proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) transformation project. NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) took control of the BMT from the Port Authority to modernize the maritime facility and create a mixed-use community asset.
This event will include a presentation from NYC EDC on their proposal, followed by audience Q&A.
We will meet on Thursday, March 20th, from 6-7:30pm, in Cabrini Hall of Sacred Heart Church on 125 Summit St (entrance on Hicks).
Resilient Red Hook // Community Meeting 2 (Unofficial)
Organized by Resilient Red Hook
From the Organizers ––
Thank you to everyone who joined us on February 3rd! We heard a lot of great feedback and are ready to continue the conversation.
Join us on Tuesday, March 18th, 6:30–9:00 PM at the Miccio (110 West 9th Street) to discuss the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) redevelopment and its lasting impact on Red Hook. This 122-acre project could bring thousands of new apartments, major infrastructure changes, and a reduced working waterfront. The city’s plan is moving fast—Our community must push for a timeline and process that ensures this project is thoughtfully developed and truly serves our needs and the needs of the region.
[This meeting is a follow-up from the first meeting by these coordinators - held on Feb 3, notes listed here]
City Club NY // BMT Discussion (Unofficial)
Organized by The City Club of New York
A free webinar hosted by David Burney (Pratt), Deborah Gans (Pratt), James DeFelippis (Rutgers), Carly Baker-Rice (Red Hook Business Alliance)
TOPIC: Come learn what planning experts and community leaders have to say about the marginalization of the public in the development of plans for this 122-acre project with major implications for the future of the city.
How can we do better?