Welcome to Open Space Alliance for North Brooklyn
For decades the Greenpoint/Williamsburg communities have been severely under served for park space. OSA is dedicated to filling that need. By supplementing the New York City Parks Department's basic operations with private funds, OSA proposes to initiate a large array of capital projects and community programs.
OSA will boost public awareness of the crucial role parks play in the urban environment, while gaining support from donors and volunteers for restoration and new development projects. Through a formal partnership agreement with the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation, OSA allows the community to have a voice in the management and maintenance of existing parks- and the creation of new parks.
OSA is thrilled to have the support of the many creative individuals and companies in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. Both our intro page video and the one below were created pro bono by local artists. The documentary-style PSA was produced by OSA Board Member and Greenpoint resident Dewey Thompson's company Pickerel Pie Entertainment The animated OSA logo as well as the animated movie on our intro page were created by Williamsburg resident Brandon Litman's firm Alien Kung Fu. Screened before the movies and concerts held in the summer of 2008 in McCarren Pool, the two short films capture the diversity and vitality of the neighborhood and reflect the strong support for our parks.
