Flushing Avenue, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Northside, and Southside
Brooklyn Community Board 1
Appointed by the Brooklyn Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Dealice Fuller
chair · district manager Johana Pulgarin
Second Tuesday, 6:30pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
82
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Other capital budget request for DOEThe Department of Education Program is scheduled to upgrade schools in SD-14 to start or complete this year . Renovations to include Automotive Trades HS. Many of the schools in the district are very old and require modernization, upgrading of their physical structure and/or replacements of heating/cooling systems.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsRequest: Support is needed to improve McGolrick Park's Grounds Infrastructure and Play Areas. Explanation: The Board supports this positive program by funding renovation and staffing assignments for parks and playgrounds. We urge that this project continues and expands in FY2026 and hope that the specific facilities recommended by the Board in our priorities will be favorably acted upon. a. TheCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours or expand and enhance library programsExpand Funding for Library Operations - Brooklyn Public Library Branches with CD#1; (Fund Extended Days/Hours; Fund Computer Catalogue and Increase Book Budget). We are aware that the Brooklyn Public Library has, in the past, been underfunded relative to the other NYC library systems. We urge that this inequality be completely eliminated and that a fair proportion of the system's funds be allocaCity response (Brooklyn Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other request for services for the homelessIncrease funding for mental health programs that serve homeless individuals living in shelters and on the streets.City response (Department of Homeless Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearSupplement the Newtown Creek section of the Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) with additional measures to reduce the amount of raw sewage discharged into Newtown Creek beyond the LTCP plan, which will still allow hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage to discharge into the creek annually. Increasing discharge into the East River should not be an optionCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Increase home delivered meals capacityIncrease Homecare Services and Homebound Meals funding, especially providing these services for the frail and elderly following the Covid-19 Pandemic. The elderly have relied on their local senior citizen centers for daily social interaction, meals, counseling, and easy access to programs to combat depression and social isolation.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkWNYC Transmitter Park is a very well-used open space on our waterfront. A restroom is greatly needed on the site to accommodate the many users, including children, their families, parks department gardeners and maintenance staff. Friends of NYC Transmitter Park Steering committee supports this request, as they work with NYC Parks to plan a phased revitalization of the historic WPA (Work Progress City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Assign additional building inspectors (including expanding training programs)The number of building inspectors should increase in proportion to the increase in the huge building development the is now impacting our community. We will also need an increase in training programs to train inspectors to be skilled to do the job.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestMiddle School IS 50 needs air conditioners in the lunchroom, auditorium, gymnasium, and any classroom that doesn't have them.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Clean catch basinsCatch basin cleaning should be maintained and increased to eliminate and prevent debris build-up from maximizing water drainage from streets during downpours and other rain sessions. Climate change has brought much heavier storms, flooding, and even flash flooding to NYC. Recent storms have illustrated the dangers of clogged catch basins.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsIncrease staffing for outreach programs that offer education, testing, and counseling for addictions (i.e., drug abuse). There is a mental health crisis in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint communities caused by drug overuse, leading to homelessness, domestic violence, and high crime rates. More outreach and counseling are necessary.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 2,608 crashes with 780 injuries and three deaths in the last ten years on Metropolitan Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. Therefore, we need a comprehensive redesign that includes pedestrian safety enhancements, speed reductCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Forestry services, including street tree maintenanceExpand contracts for Tree Pruning. The industry-standard tree-pruning schedule of every 7 years does not accommodate the number of requests. Larger trees, in particular, are overgrown and pose potential public safety hazards. These trees obstruct street lights, hang branches interfere with pedestrian walks, and encroach on neighboring properties.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide or expand community composting programsOur community supports the composting program. We request school educational composting programs and outreach educational resources for residents. Regular curbside organics collection will help reduce garbage hauling costs and contribute to reduced greenhouse emissions by keeping organics and food scraps out of landfills.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other commercial district revitalization requestsSupport of the Plaza Project at Moore Street MarketCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Add street signage or wayfinding elementsSidewalk repairs are needed. Conduct an audit of the state of all sidewalks in CB1. Identify areas where repairs are needed and provide more funding to make the repairs.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new facilities such as a firehouse or EMS stationRequest: Creation of a New Firehouse in the North side Area. Explanation: The Greenpoint and Williamsburg communities are growing significantly in population and new businesses. With the increased waterfront development, there is a tremendous increased need for enhanced public safety. There is no firehouse to serve the North side community and the waterfront area. A new state-of-the-art facility tCity response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more housing for extremely low and low income householdsFund Construction and Rehabilitation of Subsidized/Affordable Housing. The neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg have critical housing needs. Allocating funds to provide affordable housing in the district remains a vital concern of CB #1. Adequate subsidies are essential to ensure the balanced development of our community. We do not want to see any public housing lost.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)Request: Increase Significantly the Department of Youth and Community Development Agency's Community Board Fair Share, After School, and Summer Recreation Funding Allocation for CD #1. Explanation: Over 32% of CD1's population is 18 years of age or younger, and many of these individuals require education, recreation and counseling programs to enable them to escape from an environment of crime and City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Renovate or upgrade NYCHA community facilities or open spaceRedevelop NYCHA Playground on Roebling Street and South 9th Street. This park is well-used by the community. The playground is aged, and in need of upgraded equipment and infrastructure.City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for HHCThe programs that address women's physical and emotional health concerns are as follows: 1. Improve access to comprehensive reproductive health services. 2. Collect data from local hospitals on the number of people treated for domestic violence.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructure1. NYCT - Continuation of the Station upgrading program (G, L, J, M lines). Identify/fund subway train stations that will be upgraded with elevator access. 2. Improve lighting at the Hewes train, J/M lines station. There has been an increase in crime at this train station. 3. Fund the completion of elevators at the eight stations (out of 15 in CB1) that need them: Nassau Avenue, Broadway, and City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasRequest: Install Surveillance Cameras for the Williamsburg Bridge (Roadways, Walkway and Bikeway). Explanation: The Williamsburg Bridge is heavily used by both vehicular traffic on its roadways, and by pedestrians/bike riders on the walkways. Enhanced security by the use of surveillance cameras would increase the public's safety.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance rental subsidies programsRequest: Increase Funding to Support Subsidies to Lower Rents for Senior Citizens to Reduce the Increase in Homelessness. Explanation: Increase funding to support subsidies to lower rents for senior citizens to reduce the increase in homelessness.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Hire additional crossing guardsProvide Safe Street Crossing (NYPD Crossing Guard Post) at Jackson Street & Kingsland Avenue for Children Attending Various Local Schools and Programs/after school programs. (St. Francis Developmental School, PS 132, St. Nicholas/Rosary Academy, IS 49 Campus, Grand Street Campus/Beacon Program, IS 126/Beacon Program, School Settlement House Association). All police personnel need to have protectiCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other community board facilities and staff requestsWe Strongly Recommend that Boards' Budgets be Increased. The 59 CBs Citywide Still Woefully Lack Adequate Funding. They Need to be Able to Hire Planners and Other Skilled Professionals to Evaluate Development Projects Explanation: Charter mandated Community Boards are vital cogs in the City's operating process. Community Boards play a formal role in decisions on land use, have input on capital & eCity response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEThe principal of this school has lobbied for this request. The plans for the school signs were approved, but the principal was told they did not have the funds. The signs and security cameras will improve communication with parents and students and act as a security system that will be a deterrent and provide the school with another layer of security.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Funding for a new senior center programRequest: Establish a Senior Center to Serve South West Area of Williamsburg, Central to Division Avenue and Clymer Street/Continued Funding. Explanation: At the present time, accessible senior center services do not exist for the expanding senior citizen population of the west area of Williamsburg. Although we are aware of the current funding constraints regarding senior center services, the existCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkFunding for the further development of Bushwick Inlet Park (including construction/expansion of the park itself; and the remediation of the Bayside Fuel Oil site and the CitiStorage site). This park was promised to the community when the rezoning occurred on the waterfront. The acquisition of the parcels have moved forward and mayoral funding was secured in the fall of 2021 for the demolition of tCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide more funds for teaching resources such as classroom materialRequest: Fund New Science Labs for Schools (including middle schools)(District 14/Region 8) Located Within the Confines of Community Board No. 1 District. Explanation: New science labs are needed in the various schools in our District. The labs would provide new facilities or replace outdated ones and utilize modern equipment for instructionCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DEPFund a comprehensive study of stormwater management measures to help mitigate the increasing onslaught of cloudburst events that chronically cause severe flooding in homes and businesses on the street. Our district, to a large extent, is a waterfront community. There needs to be a deep investment in climate change mitigation measures. Harmful effects of climate change, for example, include floodiCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Increase health and safety inspections, e.g. for restaurants and childcare programsFund a comprehensive study of environmental health hazards, including air quality and asthma, to learn the cumulative effects on cb #1. The study should include the DEP wastewater treatment plant. Community Board No. 1 has been impacted by many adverse environmental factors, including but not limited to air and traffic pollution, particulate matter, construction pollution (thousands of apartmenCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 1,714 crashes with 672 injuries and 6 deaths in the last ten years on Grand Street. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with busy retail activity, commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. Therefore we need a comprehensive redesign that includes pedestrian safety enhancements, spCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide better park maintenanceIncrease park maintenance funds and operations/recreation staffing at specific CB #1 parks and playgrounds (including support equipment). Include additional hours for women's swim time at Metropolitan Pool. Also, the recreational and exercise needs of all age groups are important. Men, women, children, and older people greatly benefit from recreational activities and training.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for SBSRequest a study of how NYC can encourage more green manufacturing in the IBZ that is safe for residents and blue highways.City response (Department of Small Business Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Provide new traffic or pedestrian signalsConduct an audit of all streetlights in CB1. Identify areas where we need better lighting and provide a plan for installing them.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 2Provide more housing for medium income householdsReinstate funding for the Greenpoint - Williamsburg Tenant Legal Fund ($2 million), including anti-harassment provisions per the Administration's Points of Agreement regarding the Greenpoint- Williamsburg waterfront rezoning.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Renovate or upgrade NYCHA community facilities or open spaceUpgrade the playground for the Taylor White Houses. The heavily used community playground is old and needs new equipment and infrastructure. The new playground design should include features for older adults and those with physical challenges, including age-appropriate exercise equipment to promote strength, flexibility, and balance, as well as encourage social interaction in a fun, low-impact waCity response (Housing Authority): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide social services for domestic violence survivors (legal services, counseling, referral to supportive services, etc.)Allocate funds to domestic violence services and programs that incorporate mental health services.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for HPDRequest: Create a New Fund for the Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Fund ($10 Million) Created Under the Administration's Points of Agreement Regarding the Greenpoint-Williamsburg Waterfront Rezoning. Explanation: A new fund is requested. The Affordable Housing and Infrastructure Fund ($10 Million) was created under the Administration's Points of Agreement regarding the Greenpoint- WilliamsbuCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense request for NYPDAllocate more funding to hire an additional 4 police officers per precinct for the new Quality of Life (Q-teams) program. This program will improve community communication through 311 calls to the police precinct. It will increase enforcement and patrols in areas where illegal drug activity on the streets has overwhelmed the community, including residents, schools, and small businesses.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other domestic violence services requestsProvide increased funding for Domestic Violence Programs. Last year, the Mental Health Agency's response deferred this request to the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkProvide Funding for the restoration of restrooms for the following parks. Martinez Park: the address is 195 Graham Avenue, 11206 and De Hostos Park: the address is 133 Harrison Avenue, 11206City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DEPSupplement the Newtown Creek section of the Long Term Control Plan (LTCP) with additional measures to reduce the amount of raw sewage discharged into Newtown Creek beyond the LTCP plan, which will still allow hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage to discharge into the creek annually.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other programs to address public health issues requestsPrograms must address Women's Physical and Emotional Health Issues. 1. More access to reproductive health services in all aspects, 2. There needs to be data collection from local hospitals on who has been treated because of domestic violence. 3. There needs to be more infant childcare services.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 210 crashes with 64 injuries in the last ten years on Lorimer Street. The street bisects McCarren Park, creating unsafe conditions for many park users, particularly children and seniors. The slip lane between Lorimer and Manhattan on Bedford Avenue presents a particularly dangerous condition. Therefore, we need a comprehensive redesign that includes pedestrian safety measures, daylCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense request for DPRIncrease funding for the Park's Trees & Sidewalks Program. This program, which repairs homeowners' sidewalks that have been severely damaged by root growth, has limited funding. There is a long waiting list for repairs that are prioritized based on a rating system. Commends received at the Community Board's Public Hearing have called for immediate attention to this worsening problem, which puts pCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense request for SBSRequest for an economic revitalization and visioning study.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Conduct traffic or parking studiesMore pedestrian space is needed for the large and growing number of Greenway active users. Sidewalk space is insufficient for shoppers, runners, walkers, wheelchair users, those pushing strollers, and dog walkers. The success of the bike lane means that it is now too narrow to accommodate current or future usage. The city should study options for expanding pedestrian space and right-sizing the bikCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide more housing for medium income householdsRequest: Fund Constructions and Rehabilitation of Subsidized/Affordable Housing, Including Waterfront and Upland Areas, in the Community District #1 Area. Explanation: The neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg have critical housing needs. The allocation of funds to provide affordable housing in the district remains a vital concern of CB #1. It is essential that adequate subsidies be allocatCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for HHCAllocate funds to programs that provide more infant care services.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for HPDReinstate funding for the Greenpoint - Williamsburg Tenant Legal Fund ($2 million), including anti-harassment provisions per the Administration's Points of Agreement regarding the Greenpoint- Williamsburg waterfront rezoning.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Renovation of playground equipment for the Justice Ramirez Playground. Explanation: This playground needs complete reconstruction with all new play equipment, a safety surface, fixed drainage issues, spray showers, seating areas horticulture and maximum playability.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Clean catch basinsAn analysis should be done on streets south of the Newtown Creek Resource Recovery Facility that are flood-prone due to the absence of catch basins and their installation in those areas where they lack them.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense request for DOHMHImplement programs that address women's physical and emotional health concerns. These programs include: 1. Increasing access to reproductive health services in all areas. 2. Collecting data from local hospitals on individuals treated for domestic violence.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsThere have been 773 crashes with 335 injuries and 3 deaths in the last ten years on Graham Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with dense residential housing, large schools, busy retail activity, commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. Therefore, we need a comprehensive redesign that iCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other park programming requestsRequest: Increase Funding for the Green Streets Program for Projects in CB#1, Including the Much Needed Improvements and Fencing of Park Triangles. Explanation: These improvements made under the green streets programs have benefited the community and provided additional greening for the area that has been lost due to the beetle (Asian Long Horn Beetle) infestation. This program should include areaCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Add street signage or wayfinding elementsIdentification of Opportunities for Public Spaces -Slip lanes are statistically the most dangerous areas for pedestrians. We request that the DOT evaluate a phased plan for which ones can be eliminated now and how they can be repurposed in the future. The Bedford Slip, Memorial Gore, and Meeker corridor areas, in particular, should be studied and evaluated for plaza space.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Other expense budget request for HPDIncrease allocation for rehabilitation loan programs. The neighborhood of Greenpoint and Williamsburg have critical housing needs. The allocation of funds to provide affordable housing in the district remains a vital concern of CB#1. Adequate subsidies must be allocated to ensure the balanced development of our community.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Renovation of the McCarren Park Asphalt Field Explanation: Repair and restore the asphalt field to address the huge demand for active use, including soccer, pickleball, tennis, as well as a new dog run for McCarren Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsAllocate funding for the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program targeting feral cats within the community through volunteer organizations. The program is managed by community volunteers and aims to humanely regulate free-roaming cat populations by preventing reproduction and stabilizing their numbers. It also fosters improved coexistence between cats and the community and offers vaccinations to enhance City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 5Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingIn the last ten years, Kingsland Avenue has experienced 299 crashes, 51 injuries, and one death. Existing conditions on the street, most notably its excessive width, create a high level of conflict between all users, with a high pedestrian volume from Cooper Park Houses and the coming Kingsland Commons, commercial loading and unloading, and its use as a critical bike route. Therefore, we need a coCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Request: Expand Park Enforcement Patrol Project to Include McCarren Park (Including Park Rangers). Explanation: In our view, McCarren Park is a heavily utilized regional facility that should receive an allotment of this patrol force to provide increased security and supplement the efforts of the overworked departmental staff.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other traffic improvement requestsFocusing street safety efforts around schools and parks is paramount for protecting children and other residents. The DOT toolkit, including loading zones, public space creation, daylighting, raised crosswalks, and stoplights/signs, could be utilized to vastly improve the streetscape. Children of all ages should be able to safely ride bikes and scooters to and from school. Our schools and parks shCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 5Other capital budget request for DPRPathways, walkways, and paths in the future should be permeable pavements.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other expense request for DOHMHCommunity Board One requests that DOHMH advocate to the State to increase the reimbursement from 20% to 36% to align with counties throughout the rest of New York State.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 6Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 1,027 crashes with 334 injuries and five deaths in the last ten years on Morgan Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with heavy commercial and industrial activity, illegal truck parking, and staging on the street and its use as a critical bike route. The existing bike lane is substandard and non-continuous. Therefore, we need aCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other expense request for DOTProvide more funding for sidewalks repairs damaged by tree roots.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Construct new Pickleball Courts Explanation: Parks and Recreation will identify available space to construct pickleball courts to meet the increasing demand form the community for the sport.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 1,967 crashes with 813 injuries and six deaths in the last ten years on Broadway. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with busy retail activity, commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. Pedestrian and bike traffic are particularly high as it is the most direct route between Bed City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkRenovation of McCarren Park Handball Courts; The community frequently enjoy using the handball courts in McCarren Park. Handball Courts games have been a large part of the culture for those who grew up in Brooklyn and remain so today. There have been public speaks and emails advocating for this district needs request that has been on the District Needs Statement for over four years.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 622 crashes with 178 injuries and one death in the last ten years on Greenpoint Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with heavy commercial and industrial activity and its use as a critical bike route between Brooklyn and Queens. The existing bike lane is substandard and unprotected. The area will soon see the construction of a City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 8Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Renovation of Playground equipment for the following parks. 1. . Roebling Playground 2. Bushwick Pool Playground 3 Vincent Abate PlaygroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 992 crashes with 371 injuries and one death in the last ten years on Union Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with dense residential housing, busy retail activity, commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. There is a particularly critical need for safety improvements at City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Request: Expand Neighborhood Park and Playground Restoration Program. Explanation: The Board strongly supports this positive program which will provide both renovation funding and staffing assignments for parks and playgrounds targeted to be upgraded. We urge that this project continues and expands in FY2025 and hope that the specific facilities recommended by the Board in our priorities will be City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 10Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 1,555 crashes with 571 injuries and five deaths in the last ten years on Bushwick Avenue. Existing conditions on the street create a high level of conflict between all users with dense residential housing, busy retail activity, commercial loading and unloading, its use as a critical bike route, and heavy pedestrian volumes. Therefore, we need a comprehensive redesign that includes City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 10Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The outdoor play/exercise equipment needs complete renovation to bring the space up to modern industry safelty and design standards.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThere have been 411 crashes with 100 injuries and one death in the last ten years on Driggs Avenue. The street bisects McCarren Park and runs alongside McGolrick Park, PS 110, and St.Stanislaus Church and School, creating unsafe conditions for all users, particularly parkgoers, children, and senior citizens. It is frequently used as a dangerous shortcut with traffic speeding between Meeker Avenue City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 11Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsThe restroom station at Frances Steinberg Park needs urgent repairs. Currently, it is not operational.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Other traffic improvement requestsRedesign Streets within the area bordered by Keap Street, Driggs Avenue, Broadway, and South 2nd Street. Within this study area are multiple entrances and exits to the Williamsburg Bridge as well as schools including MS50 and Brooklyn Arbor. Students and families walking to and from school have expressed safety concerns. The street design is also not suitable for the many bicyclists approaching City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 12Other capital request for DOTResdesign Street Ends for Streets that terminate at Newtown Creek. A number of streets that terminate at Newtown Creek are dangerous, inaccessible, and used for long-term storage of privately owned equipment and supplies for nearby businesses. The Newtown Creek Alliance has launched an advocacy program for these underutilized and derelict street segments that is focused on providing public benCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 13Other capital request for DOTInstall Speed Cameras at South 5th Street and Havemeyer and at South 5th Street and Hooper.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 14Reach the board
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