Working to save DUMBO’s ‘cobblestone’ streets, favorite of filmmakers and tourists
Report: Belgian Block Pavement Needs to Stay in DUMBO; DOT Says Online Reports Erroneous
All along its charming streets and walkways, DUMBO’s iconic Belgian block has been dug up, discarded and covered with asphalt.
This has to stop, according to a report recently released by preservationists fighting to save the unique 19th century character of the neighborhood.
The report, prepared for the Historic District Council, outlines ways to restore and repair DUMBO’s deteriorating Belgian block streets while at the same time complying with the mandate that the roadways and sidewalks be made more accessible to the handicapped.