The Fort Greene area is full of so many historical landmarks that it should be praised instead of being feared because of the crime that is pouring out of it. Fort Greene, Brooklyn was once known for being the capital of fashion and some of the best artwork. Many famous artists moved here to live and still live here now. We even have Pratt Institute for artists and planners to continue their studies in that field. Yet Myrtle Avenue has become such a crime-plagued area during the night.
Cops are even scared to walk the beat by themselves.
6,200 of these people lived in the housing projects. In 1990, in the borough of the total population was 2,300,664, of whom 873,671 lived in the housing Projects. In just ten years, the number of people on public assistance in Fort Greene has grown from 314,398 in 1990 to 415,774 in 1994. There are a number of community leaders working to make Fort Greene a place of hope and energy. Ed Carter a youth organizer and local historian is a valuable asset to the Fort Greene Community.