Update of Major Coalition Activities:

September 30, 1995--Coalition sponsored a workshop for the American Planning Association, ³Community-Initiated Housing.²

October 5, 1995--Coalition voiced concerns with Gantry Plaza plans at Community Board meeting.

October 11, 1995--Coalition discussed Gantry Plaza design problems at Queens West Task Force meeting.

October 12, 1995--The 49th Avenue Block Association and the Coalition met to discuss park-related issues.

October 15, 1995--Latino community met to review neighborhood needs.

November 12, 1995--Coalition gave out oranges to the NYC marathon runners.

January 22, 1996--Public Hearing re: Lease for Parcel 10. Community not given proper notice.

February 12, 1996--Community Informational Coalition Meeting.

February 26, 1996--Queens West Task Force re: Gantry Plaza Park Design.

March 7, 1996--Coalition requests Corps of Engineers Public Meeting. (see Port Authority article)


To contact the Hunters Point Community Coalition
Call or write:

Hunters Point Community Coalition
P.O. Box 1276
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-472-4260

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