Education

Building of the Day: Marcus Garvey Village and Extension

By

Center for Architecture

Start Date

October 24, 2026

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1:00 pm

Event Type

Building of the Day

Location

Marcus Garvey Village, 747 Thomas Boyland, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Curtis + Ginsberg Architects’ Marcus Garvey Revitalization and Expansion is a comprehensive preservation and redevelopment initiative at a historic affordable housing community in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The Ken Frampton 1970’s low-rise campus introduced a high-density model centered on pedestrian streets and shared open spaces. The two-phase project combined the rehabilitation of the 99-building Marcus Garvey Village, including sustainability and landscape upgrades, with the completion of Curtis + Ginsberg Architects’ 2013 master plan, transforming parking lots into affordable housing and creating a mixed-use town center. The result integrates the Village with 637 new affordable homes, creating a more vibrant and connected neighborhood.

‍Architect: Curtis + Ginsberg Architects

Meeting location will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the tour.

‍[Please note: this tour is accessible by wheelchair.]

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