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Owens Brings in Nearly Two Million For Eastern Parkway Facelift

August 15, 2005, Brooklyn, NY - Congressman Major Owens announced today (August 15) that through his efforts the Eastern Parkway corridor from the Brooklyn Museum of Art to the Brooklyn Public Library received $1,920,000 for reconstructing and restoring its pathways, curbs and medians.

"The proposed renovation will improve the safety and accessibility for pedestrians and bicyclists to three of the most magnificent institutions in Brooklyn: the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and Brooklyn Public's Central Library," Congressman Owens said.

This section of Eastern Parkway, the oldest six-lane parkway built in the world, will be restored to its grandeur, which include historic lighting, World's Fair benches, new traffic lights and other infrastructure improvements.

"Supporting pedestrian and vehicular safety is crucial for these institutions that are witnessing a renaissance in Brooklyn," Owens said.

The Prospect Park Alliance has been at the forefront of this renovation and will assume the major role in its design.

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