The Brooklyn Bridge Park Defense Fund is dedicated to developing a waterfront park that can be accessed and enjoyed by all. We believe: -Parks should be open and accessible. -Parks should have open vistas and welcoming green entrances. -Parks should not have people living inside their boundaries. -Parks can help sustain their own enviroment (tree-trimming, grass filling and mowing, trash pick up and passive security) but must not be asked to fund any expenses for which the NYPD, the DOS or DOP should reasonably be responsible for, or for the costs for which our taxes should be applied, like for the park's long-term capital maintenance costs. -The original 13 Guiding Principles developed by the community should be used to plan the park. -Parks should have the amenities that make it an attractive and compelling destination including recreation and cultural activities. Read More.

A note from BBPDF President Judi Francis: Late yesterday the Appellate Division handed down a decision to dismiss our case. It was, of course, disappointing as the court ignored our central argument that housing encroaches on the enjoyment of the park - exactly what the Public Trust Doctrine is there to protect. We will ask permission to go to the Court of Appeals. Please come to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Public Planning Workshop Part II: Results from Community Input For Pier 6 & the Atlantic Avenue Gateway When: Monday, May 5th Time: 7-9 PM Where: Long Island College Hospital, Main Floor Rooms B&C: Atlantic Ave. at Hicks Street Come, Share Ideas! Help Make the Park Better! To read the decision, click here. To read our response, click here. The New York Times once again notes the importance of public funding for public parks in an editorial titled "A Life Line for the Parks". Click here to read the article. BBPDF President Judi Francis sets the record straight in a letter to the New York Times. Click here to read the article. 360 Furman developer Robert A. Levine gets the ultimate sweetheart deal! Click Here to read our take on the ridiculous lease agreement. For up to date news, check out our BRAND NEW BLOG Follow the strange and sad story of Sen. Hillary Clinton's transformation from a supporter of Real Parks, to a political toy for the developers. Click here to launch the slide show. Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy agrees that the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation is unresponsive, makes bid to take over multi-million dolor budget. Check out their letter in Park Dirt. Download the new filings on The Law Suit Page.