The Pier 5 Association and Restore Pier 5 would like to thank the over 3,200 people who have signed our petition and supported the creation of a public, fully accessible, open space waterfront park on Pier 5. The BPDA has sent notice that it has rejected each of the 3 proposals for residential development at Pier 5 submitted under their RFP [request for proposal]. They recognized the “significant advocacy for the construction of a public park to replace Pier 5.” They “enthusiastically support increased open space and / or park creation at Pier 5 through philanthropic or private funding.” Our community efforts have been successful. We have sent our message of what our neighborhood and city should become. We have more work to do and ask for your help, suggestions, ideas as we go forward. As Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever does”. Again, our thanks! http://pier5.org. Pier 5 Association