"The future of Brooklyn is written on Atlantic Avenue..." Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz. The mission of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation (AALDC) is to further economic development, historic preservation, and cultural enrichment in the greater Atlantic Avenue area. The AALDC provides information, advocacy, and produces events and projects that promote economic growth and vitality, for the preservation and development in downtown Brooklyn and neighboring communities. Become a fan of the Atlantic Avenue Local Development Corporation on Facebook! Post updates/photos about interesting things going on around the Avenue and help build our community We also have a LinkedIn company profile. Follow us to see who is new in the organization and to stay in the loop about our events and programs...