A community workshop hosted by Preserving East New York (PENY) and East New York Community Land Trust (ENYCLT) is set for March 9 at the New Lots Library. The event invites local residents and students from the Spitzer School of Architecture to brainstorm transformation ideas for the historical Long Island Railroad Substation 2, built in 1905. This initiative aims to rejuvenate the long-vacant structure and involve the community in its future, thereby preserving an important piece of East New York’s history.
The community workshop aims to engage local residents in brainstorming ideas for repurposing the historical Long Island Railroad Substation, fostering community involvement and preservation.
PENY and ENYCLT are collaborating to transform the vacant substation into a facility that will serve community needs, reviving a piece of East New York's history.
The Long Island Railroad Substation 2, built in 1905, stands as a significant historical structure, highlighting the community's rich transportation heritage and potential for revitalization.
Hosted at the New Lots Library, the workshop will empower community voices in discussions about the future use of the rail substation, encouraging collective ownership of local history.
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