Save Twin Brooks Inc.

Overview

Save Twin Brooks Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grassroots nonprofit organization based in Hyannis, Massachusetts. The organization focuses on preserving the nearly 40-acre Twin Brooks Golf Course site to maintain environmental integrity and community benefits.

Mission

Save Twin Brooks Inc. seeks to protect the Twin Brooks Golf Course from large-scale development. The group advocates for the preservation of this green space for the purposes of conservation, recreation, education, community farming, and cultural activities. While acknowledging the need for housing, Save Twin Brooks opposes developing the site into a large apartment complex, emphasizing the importance of maintaining open spaces and protecting local ecosystems.

Activities and Advocacy

Save Twin Brooks has actively engaged in efforts to challenge development plans for the Twin Brooks site. The organization has raised significant community support and backing from residents across Barnstable, with initiatives such as public petitions and legal challenges to development approvals. Their advocacy includes collaboration with other local organizations, like the Barnstable Land Trust, which shares the goal of balancing conservation with some housing development.

Legal Challenges

As part of its mission, Save Twin Brooks has pursued legal action against the approval of a large-scale development project at the Twin Brooks site. Despite challenges, the organization continues to work towards its goal of maintaining the site as open space.

Community Support and Impact

The community response to Save Twin Brooks' efforts has been substantial, with over 1,000 signatures collected on a petition advocating for the preservation of the area. The organization's actions have brought attention to the broader issues of development vs. conservation on Cape Cod, highlighting the importance of preserving environmental habitats while addressing housing needs.

Collaborations

Save Twin Brooks collaborates with other local organizations and stakeholders to explore alternative development plans that prioritize conservation and sustainable use of the land. This includes support for the Barnstable Land Trust’s proposals, which aim to integrate housing development with significant green space preservation.