As a one-time resident of Red Hook, Brooklyn, I've always kept an eye on the neighborhood's evolution. The Smith & 9th Street subway stop is still a bleak place indeed, and it leaves you with an unpleasant 10-15 minute walk (or bus ride) into the heart of the neighborhood. I've always thought there's no way Red Hook will ever really live up to its potential without some kind of subway service into its interior.
Which is why it was great to see that Forum for Urban Design recently sponsored a Red Hook Bicycle Master Plan Design Competition, challenging architects and planners around the country to "re-imagine Red Hook as the most bicycle-friendly neighborhood in New York City." In my opinion, making Red Hook more bicycle-friendly could go a long way towards making the neighborhood more livable.
Even greater to see was the honorable mention our architect friends Ben and Makoto at Scout Regalia received for their awesome submission to the competition. It's definitely worth checking out if you have an interest in Red Hook, bicycles, urban planning, or any combination of the three. (Not a real stretch for this blog's readership.)
LINK: [Red Hook Bicycle Master Plan Honorable Mention: Scout Regalia]
