Hoops Outdoor Community Oasis
The creation of a safe haven oasis that addresses the food desert in Central Brooklyn.
Our vision
Not Just Hoops looks to create a “Safe Haven” open space that will also address the food desert that plagues many residents in Central Brooklyn.
The space will provide various educational workshops, health/fitness sessions, arts/culture experiences, workshop development sessions, civics as well as social events for the neighborhood residents in Central Brooklyn.
- Educational workshops
- Health & fitness sessions
- Arts & culture
- Workshop development
- Civics & social events
What it will include
The open space will have the following areas
- The Hoops Farm Stand to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to the community residents.
- The Hoops Community Garden to provide garden beds for residents wishing to grow fresh fruits and vegetables during the growing season.
- The Hoops Compost Project to provide a composting program that will educate the importance of composting and the benefits that will come from this program.
- A Hip2BHealthy Hoops Café to provide an area where residents can come and obtain healthy beverages and eats as well as be able to socialize in a safe and calming space.
- The Hoops House a year-round learning hub that will have various teaching sessions and educational informative programs and workshops that will benefit the residents in their day-to-day living experience.
- The Hoops Outdoor Entertainment Space to provide an area to have concerts, parties, mental health and wellness sessions, arts/culture activities, movie night, children events, etc.
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