In October 2010, a group of concerned residents from St. Johns Place, spearheaded by Randy Gresl, Nicolasier, and Miriam Klein, convened at St. Episcopal Church to address safety concerns, rising traffic, and other community issues. A significant problem for residents was that St. John's (between 6th and 7th Ave) had become a shortcut for commercial vehicles following the completion of the Barclays Center. Our organization gathered over 100 signatures from residents and received support from various local entities, including the church, a kindergarten, Park Slope Neighbors, and the state senator. In 2015, our petition succeeded, resulting in the installation of speed bumps on our street. However, our peace was short-lived as preparatory work for the BED798 Water Main construction began less than a year later, leading to mismanagement and numerous safety and health concerns voiced by Parklope residents. In the Fall of 2019, the SJCA hosted a Town Hall meeting attended by over 200 neighbors to discuss the disruptions caused by the project, with Councilman Brad Lander and relevant agencies present address residents' concerns. Since then, SJCA engaged in over 30 special task forces with the DDC and other city agencies to tackle issues arising from the construction site. We are now leading efforts to ensure that construction practices are efficient and minimally disruptive. Additionally, our association is launching annual "Clean our Blocks" events, conferences, and targeted public initiatives to protect our neighbors from excessive traffic and unsafe city practices.