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A BETTER WAY BROOKLYN INC
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 833099209 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE W99 · Public & Societal Benefit · Micro (<$100K)
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mission · from form 990

A BETTER WAY BROOKLYN, INC. IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSES OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRANSPORTATION ISSUES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY BY PROMOTING COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND CONCERNS ON CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, BY ADVOCATING FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MEANS OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, AND PROMOTING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN GOVERNMENT DECISION MAKING SO THAT MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES AND RESIDENTS MOST IMPACTED BY SUCH PROJECTS.

profile · synthesized from sources

A Better Way Brooklyn Inc is a New York-based nonprofit focused on public education and advocacy around transportation infrastructure projects in New York City. The organization works to raise community awareness about development and construction impacts, promotes environmentally sustainable practices, and advocates for transparency and accountability in government decision-making. Its efforts are aimed at ensuring that infrastructure projects consider the needs of affected residents and communities.

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What they call their work

Community Awareness Campaigns
Educates the public on transportation issues and construction impacts in NYC neighborhoods
Environmental Advocacy for Infrastructure Projects
Promotes environmentally responsible development and construction practices
Government Accountability Initiative
Advocates for transparent decision-making in major infrastructure planning affecting local communities
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Transportation Policy Advocacy & Infrastructure Reform 3 activities
    • Advocacy for environmentally friendly transportation infrastructure
      Advocates for environmentally sustainable development and construction practices in transportation infrastructure projects in New York City, promoting greener urban planning standards.
    • Advocacy for government transparency in infrastructure decision-making
      Advocates for transparency and accountability in government decision-making processes related to major transportation infrastructure projects in New York City.
    • Public education on transportation issues
      Provides public education on transportation issues in New York City, with an emphasis on understanding the community impacts of infrastructure projects.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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2 years on record · 2020–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANN TING DOOLEY — DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
  • JONATHAN KEEHNER — DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
  • JULIET BUDER — DIRECTOR & TREASURER
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Community-Centered Advocacy
    methodology: community-centered advocacy
    By centering community awareness and resident needs in infrastructure planning, the organization produces more equitable and accountable transportation projects because local input ensures decision-making reflects the lived experiences and priorities of affected populations.