Join us Sunday, September 23rd for the 44th Annual Atlantic Antic™ Festival! 12-6pm rain or shine.

The mission of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC) is to further economic development, historic preservation, and cultural enrichment on Atlantic Avenue, in Brooklyn, New York, from Fourth Avenue to the Waterfront and the surrounding community.

The AALDC provides information, advocacy, and produces events and projects that promote economic growth and vitality, for the preservation and development of the local community.

History

Many of the buildings along Atlantic Avenue and in surrounding neighborhoods are the architectural heritage of this prosperous era. These include 19th century commercial buildings with ground floor storefronts, which were built with large expanses of glass to display the wide assortment of merchandise available to pedestrians passing by.

Today Atlantic Avenue is one of the most important main streets and historic/cultural destination spots in Brooklyn. It boasts various types of cultural cuisine, family-run businesses, antique shops, art galleries and boutiques.

Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation is vital to historic communities such as Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, in keeping the areas historical integrity and aesthetic appeal alive. The benefits of advocating historic preservation values in a community are far and wide. Historic Preservation seeks to protect and prolong the existence of cultural properties. It results in creating jobs, stimulates investments, increases property value, revitalizes communities, and supports small businesses and affordable housing.