The Brooklyn Borough Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) hearing held on June 11, 2025, focused on two significant agenda items: the proposed grocery store development and the Broadway Junction public space project.

The first item discussed was a zoning map amendment to allow for a 20,262 square foot grocery store, specifically an Aldi, to occupy the former Staples location. The site is well-connected to public transit, with the G and L trains located approximately half a mile away, along with two bus lines, the B24 and B64, providing access. The existing parking lot with 94 spaces and an adjacent McDonald's with 16 spaces will remain unchanged. The applicant confirmed that they are not participating in the Fresh Zone incentive program at this time. Additionally, concerns regarding pedestrian safety and urban design were raised, particularly about the roadway conditions along Meeker Avenue. The applicant expressed willingness to collaborate with the Department of Transportation (DOT) to address these issues.

The second agenda item involved the Broadway Junction project, which aims to relocate the NYPD Transit Bureau's 30 Third District to a new facility and create two new public open spaces near the Broadway Junction Subway Station in East New York. This project is being pursued by multiple city agencies, including the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), NYPD, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and the Economic Development Corporation (EDC). Community boards 5 and 16 are currently reviewing the project and are expected to provide their recommendations by the end of June.

The hearing concluded without public comments, as no attendees signed up to speak. The borough president's office will continue to review the proposals as part of the ULURP process, with further discussions anticipated in upcoming meetings.