Park Slope Neighbors campaign coordinator Aaron Naparstek took center stage at the joint press conference with Commerce Bank officials, at which the bank unveiled its new plans.

Aaron handing the symbolic first deposit to Commerce Bank Senior Vice President Greg Braca.

PSN's efforts were praised by Borough President Marty Markowitz, State Assembly member Joan Millman, City Council member Bill de Blasio, and State Senator Carl Andrews.

"Marty boasted that the process 'illustrated how community input can help lead to development that is appropriate to a neighborhood.'"
— Brooklyn Papers, March 5, 2005