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Manhattan Community Board 2
Appointed by the Manhattan Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Valerie De La Rosa
chair · district manager Mark Diller
Fourth Tuesday, 6:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
79
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 DOETechnology improvements to include Smart Boards and related equipment and software are needed at Harvey Milk HS (M586) and at MS 323 - 75 Morton Street.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryAllocate funds for a full branch renovation of the Hudson Park Library. The public health, social, and economic challenges of the current moment have rendered NYPL's work more essential than ever. During the COVID-19 pandemic the Library expanded its online presence to ensure access to information, resources, and programs for all New Yorkers through webinars, classes, book clubs, live tutoring, aCity response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other senior center program requestsAllocate funding to support the ongoing costs for the upkeep of the exterior of Greenwich House's historic building at 27 Barrow Street in Manhattan.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1New equipment for maintenanceGoal: Install water source access and rat-proof irrigation systems across multiple CB2M parks to improve plant care and enable sustained volunteer participation while reducing dependency on manual watering. Spaces that lack irrigation or water access make landscape care very challenging. Rat-proof systems prevent infestations and lower maintenance issues. Parks identified as recipients that would City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthFund a Study to identify the development projects that have actually been planned and/or completed within the boundaries of the 2013 Hudson Square Rezoning. The report should identify the number of residential units, floor area of residential, number of affordable and market rate, and for the affordable units, identify the duration of the affordability (e.g., permanent, 20- year, etc). Per buildinCity response (Department of City Planning): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DOEAllocate funds for the NYC Men Teach to recruit, train, and retain talented non traditional public school educators to close the representation gap between our students and those who teach them. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other transportation infrastructure requestsAlong Canal St. from West St. to the Bowery, add additional safety improvements including improved signalization, crosswalks and sidewalk design for pedestrians, protected bicycle lanes that connect to existing bicycle lanes north and south of Canal St., improved access to Hudson River Park and West Street for pedestrians and cyclists, delineated zones for for commercial and residential deliveCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DEPAllocate funds for the City to sponsor and conduct a more localized study of coastal resiliency options for the west side of the District along Hudson River Park, coordinating with relevant constituencies including the Hudson River Park Trust and the State Department of Transportation, to allow for more effective resiliency efforts. In the aftermath of the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy in City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentConduct a formal program evaluation of the Intensive Mobile Treatment model with consideration of assigning an IMT team to serve CD2 - especially in the Sixth Avenue corridor, the Northwest corner of Washington Square Park, as well as the Crosby Street corridor adjacent to Houston Street - to address unmet needs of individuals with substance abuse and serious mental health issues. CB2 appreCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other capital budget request for HPDAllocate sufficient funds for the conveyance of the portion of Tenth Avenue between Gansevoort and Little West 12th Streets from New York State Department of Transportation to the City in order to de-map Tenth Avenue in that location which increases the floor area, allowing more affordable housing to be developed at Gansevoort Square.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DPRAddress Staffing Challenges: particularly additional gardeners and maintenance staff and Parks Enforcement Patrol (PEP) officers. Explanation: historically, only one gardener has been employed to cover 65 downtown parks, green spaces and DOT sites. Gardeners make a major difference in park health, but staffing levels are inconsistent and not guaranteed. Volunteers can supplement, but trained gardeCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryReplace HVAC equipment at the Hudson Park Library. While the Hudson Park Library is deserving of a complete renovation and upgrade, this investment of an estimated $2.5 million is a minimal worthwhile upgradeCity response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital requestTo the Department of Citywide Administrative Services: Allocate sufficient funds for the conveyance of the portion of Tenth Avenue between Gansevoort and Little West 12th Streets from New York State Department of Transportation to the City in order to de-map Tenth Avenue in that location which increases the floor area, allowing more affordable housing to be developed at Gansevoort Square.City response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide technology upgradeAllocate funds for Harvest Collegiate High School (M534) to provide students with essential technology such as laptops, computers, and reliable connectivity, and to create a safe, accessible rooftop space for fresh air and outdoor learning by installing chain-link fencing above the existing waist-high stone wall.City response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense budget request for DSNYEvaluate the quantity and condition of trash and recycling containers, as well as evaluate collection schedules, and to make adjustments as necessary. In particular, DSNY should monitor the effects of the new containerization rules which came into effect in the fall of2024. Within CD2 and other districts with a historic streetscape and a heterogenous landscape of narrow sidewalks and streets, specCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
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Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingAllocate funds to install a traffic light and crosswalk on Houston St. at Wooster St., the only Houston St. intersection without a light, which is always hazardous, now more so with heavy traffic increase, to provide safe crossing to its numerous, many vulnerable users, in accessing the multifold activities along that corridor.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 1Other expense budget request for DYCDAllocate funds to support the expansion of The Door's Food and Nutrition Services to meet its goal of distributing 12,000+ mealsCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for HHCAssign a SHOW van (Street Health Outreach and Wellness) to treat individuals in the area of CD2. Health + Hospitals reports that individuals receiving treatment at a SHOW van are more likely to seek further primary care and less likely to visit a hospital emergency room.City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HPDAllocate funds to develop a citywide dataset, going back to at least 2008, of the number of rent stabilized and rent-controlled units (by building), including building-level data such as house number, street name, BBL, BIN, and community district, using data such as Department of Finance tax bills, to be included on the Open Data portal in dataset and map formats, to be updated annually. Where City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for CECME30. Allocate funds to enable SAPO (the Street Activities Permit Office) to study the effects that full street closures for commercial events have on neighboring businesses and residents. CB2 remains disturbed by the endless proliferation of promotional and commercial events, some with permits; some not; which are occurring regularly especially in SoHo and NoHo. The study should include the impacCity response (CITYWIDE EVENT COORDINATION AND MANAGEMENT): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for MOMEE43. Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment. Allocate funds to enable MOME to conduct enforcement and require compliance with film and television permit specifics. As the number of film shoots in our District continues to proliferate, so does the number of complaints from our residents and businesses. CB2 feels strongly that MOME needs to have enforcement staff that track film shoots in real tCity response (Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestAllocate funds for CB2 to hire an urban planning expert on a case-by-case basis to evaluate applications and make reports to the Land Use and Housing Committee.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestAllocate funding to establish the Office of Cannabis Business Services as proposed by City Council Int 0285-2022, and with full funding and implementation of the office. CB2M emphasizes that the Office of Cannabis Business Services should actively work with and support community boards, local licensees, applicants, elected officials, and city agencies to ensure equitable participation in the caCity response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for SCAAllocate funds to review and revise the City Environment Quality Review (CEQR) process for funding, siting, and building new public schools. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsGoal: Support ongoing DPR work to revitalize the "Clarkson Street Corridor" of adjacent park areas (that are located around Clarkson Street from Houston Street, up Hudson Street, across on St. Luke's Place and down Varick Street) and more specifically, to support improvements within James J Walker Park including the playground and walkway in sync with the broader developments, with the hope oCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for DCPAllocate funds to review and revise as needed the City Environment Quality Review (CEQR) process for funding, siting, and building new public schools, including with respect to enrollment projections.City response (Department of City Planning): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other expense budget request for DOE2.Allocate funding to reduce class size citywide at an estimated cost of $137 million for hiring teachers, covering only about 1,300 out of the estimated 10,000 to 12,000 teachers needed. Prioritizing first elementary schools, middle schools then high schools within District 2 within the five-year phase-in period ending in 2028. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct streets2.To Improve Safety, install Granite Strip Bicycle Lane on Morton St. btw. West and Washington Sts. and Striped Eastward. Replace Belgian block surface with granite strip bicycle lane on Morton St. btw. West and Washington Sts. and striped eastward from Washington St. The current road is so unsafe, cyclists ride on the sidewalk endangering pedestrians. Morton St. is a main route from Hudson RiveCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DEPAllocate funds to explore funding and building green infrastructure within CB2.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentCB2 appreciates that the assignment of B-HEARD teams has been in response to those precincts reporting high cases of "emotionally disturbed persons." However, the lack of any B-HEARD team in lower or midtown Manhattan relegates thousands to the more intense response by NYPD, which may discourage people from seeking help.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other capital budget request for HPDAllocate sufficient funds for the City to pursue and acquire ownership of 2 Howard Street from the federal government for the development of 100% permanently affordable housing, with the Department of Housing Preservation & Development to fund the 100% permanently affordable housing once the site is transferred to City ownership. This underused, federally-owned parking garage would make an ideCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DPRRat Mitigation and Sanitation: funds to expand rat control and sanitation programs in high-impact areas, including Washington Square Park and the Sixth Avenue pocket parks, such as Rat-Proof Trash Receptacles - continue installing rat-resistant trash bins ("Big Belly" style) and ensure regular maintenance and collection schedules.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryReplace HVAC fan coils at the Jefferson Market Library. The HVAC system's fan coils and associated equipment need to be replaced. Estimated at $2.5 million.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital requestTo the Department of Citywide Administrative Services: Allocate sufficient funds for the City to pursue and acquire ownership of 2 Howard Street from the federal government for the development of 100% permanently affordable housing, with the Department of Housing Preservation & Development to fund the 100% permanently affordable housing once the site is transferred to City ownership. This underCity response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade a high schoolUpgrade the gymnatorium shared by Chelsea Career and Technical School M615) and the NYC iSchool (M376) by (a) improving the air conditioning system in the gymatorium, and (b) leveling the flooring and replacing seats with bleachers.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide or expand NYC organics collection programAllocate funds to study the future utility and need for "Smart" Composing Bins after curbside compost collection is fully implemented, with a particular focus on communities such as CD2/M that include many streets with narrow sidewalks and smaller residential buildings that may make challenging the storing and placing out for collection the curbside composting "brown bins."City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide new bike lanesExtend the Two-Way Bicycle Lane currently on Lafayette St. from Spring to Prince Sts. north to Astor Place, which will connect Lafayette St. to east and west bicycle lanes on Bleecker, 3rd and 4th Sts. and provide a safe southbound cycling alternative to Broadway. At the intersection of Lafayette and Jersey Sts., add pedestrian and bicycle safety protection.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 2Other expense budget request for DYCDAllocate funds for an array of before-and-after school activities across all grade levels that are free of charge to students and families.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for HPDAsk the NYC Loft Board to create a report identifying the number of units that have been converted from commercial and manufacturing spaces to rent-stabilized residential uses since the creation of the Loft Board. The report should identify building-level detail such as house number, street name, BBL, BIN, and community district. The Loft Board should identify all units that are still in the procCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense requestAssign a B-HEARD team to include Community District 2, Manhattan, in its catchment area. CB2 appreciates that the assignment of B-HEARD teams has been in response to those precincts reporting high cases of "emotionally disturbed persons." However, the lack of any B-HEARD team in lower or midtown Manhattan relegates thousands to the more intense response by NYPD, which may discourage people fromCity response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Goal: Renovate play and recreation facilities, including basketball/pickleball courts and pool area in the open space that is located between Thompson and Sullivan Streets and Prince and Spring Streets. Rationale: A high-use, multigenerational community hub multiple features that has not been renovated in roughly two decades.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthThe five-year mark is approaching for this rezoning and we are starting to see land use applications for this area. CB2 was particularly concerned by the application for a new building on 43 Bleecker Street. The application did not properly account for the past existence of residential lofts in the building and the developer may not be providing the amount of required affordable housing on site.City response (Department of City Planning): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOEAllocate funds for teacher training and for reading and writing curricula aligned with the science of reading and structured literacy practices.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Install streetscape improvementsTo Improve Safety, install Granite Bicycle Lane on Clarkson St. btw. West and Greenwich Streets. Replace Belgian block surface with granite strip bicycle lane on Clarkson St. btw. West and Greenwich Streets to accommodate bicycles in the street and keep them off the sidewalk where they have injured pedestrians.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DPRDog Parks and Dog Runs Study: fund a district-wide study and implementation plan to identify and create additional dog parks or runs, including some with grass surfaces.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Renovate or upgrade an elementary schoolRenovations needed at PS 130 (the DeSoto School): (a) upgrade the windows on the building; and (b) install modern, functioning and energy-efficient light fixtures .City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Conduct traffic or parking studiesAllocate funds to complete the 2021 promised study to Reimagine Petrosino Sq., from the Points of Agreement for the SoHo NoHo rezoning. The goal is to redesign and expand Petrosino Sq. and at the north end of Petrosino Sq., restore the originally planned rotating public art installation program and relocate the Citi Bike station there elsewhere. (DPR and DOT).City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for HPDIn order to have a more considered process with real community involvement, CB2 recommends studying the Gansevoort Square Proposal Area now to evaluate the land use possibilities to maximize affordable housing, promote design excellence, maximize the use of all the publicly owned land in the immediate area. CB2 has very little public land on which to create affordable housing and needed public seCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Goal: Comprehensive upgrade and repair of play equipment, surfacing, and safety features as well as fixing broken gates and replacing failing safety flooring and addressing rat issues in the "pocket park" at 3rd St. and Avenue of the Americas. Rationale: Aging infrastructure and high usage make this one of the district's most in-need playgrounds for modernization (supported by data from the VitaCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Study land use and zoning to better provide for future neighborhood needs like affordable housing and job growthIn order to have a more considered process with real community involvement, CB2 recommends studying the Gansevoort Square Proposal Area now to evaluate the land use possibilities to maximize affordable housing, promote design excellence, maximize the use of all the publicly owned land in the immediate area. CB2 has very little public land on which to create affordable housing and needed public seCity response (Department of City Planning): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 4Other educational programs requestsAllocate funds to maintain the most recent baseline funding for arts education. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Improve Safety, Repair and Replace Belgian Blocks on Morton St. btw. West and Washington Sts. and Striped Eastward Repair and replace Belgian block surface on Morton St. btw. West and Washington Sts. Morton St. is a main route from Hudson River Park going east and provides access to hundreds of middle school students and District 75 students at 75 Morton.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide new type and/or specific type of programSkateboarding Opportunities Study: allocate funding to identify and develop designated skateboarding areas, reducing conflicts in existing parks and public spaces.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Renovate interior building componentThe Manhattan School for Career Development (751M@323) requires the following facilities to serve its specialized population: (a) Health & Wellness studio - a multi-purpose recreational space for students to participate in movement and mindfulness; (b) Student Success Lounge - a space to promote literacy, digital citizenship, and success on assessments, requiring electrical reconfiguration, adapCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide new bike lanesAllocate funds to install temporary protective barriers to the bike lane on West Houston St. btw. Washington and West Sts. to provide safer access to the Hudson River Park greenway, until more permanent safety improvements can be added. (DOT)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Downing Street Playground Safety & Redesign. Goal: Reconfigure the playground layout to improve sightlines and safety including removing or reducing tall walls and dense shrubbery to increase visibility and openness to discourage unsafe activity. Rationale: Frequent reports of substance use and loitering warrant improved design for safety and accessibilityCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DOEAllocate funds for the City Environment Quality Review (CEQR) process for funding, siting, and building new public schools. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Allocate funds to reconstruct Clarkson Street from West Street to Greenwich Street, including the repair & replacement of its Belgian blocks and the installation of a granite strip to serve as a bicycle lane. The Belgian block street bed on Clarkson Street between West and Greenwich Streets is in great need of repair with loose, broken, scattered and missing blocks, large uncovered spaces, exposeCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other park maintenance and safety requestsPocket Park Maintenance (along Sixth Avenue Corridor): allocate funding to maintain and improve small green spaces such as Minetta Green, Golden Swan, and Minetta Triangle, focusing on proper bench installation, soil stability, and cleaning.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Renovate interior building componentAllocate SCA funds to renovate the cafeteria and lobby at M721 Occupational Training Center with: (1) accessibility upgrades, (2) sensory-friendly design elements, and (3) age-appropriate modifications to better serve our special needs students' social-emotional and sensory requirements. (SCA)City response (Department of Education): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 5Add street signage or wayfinding elementsAllocate funds to identify and install safety improvements along diagonal Greenwich Ave. from 6th to 8th Aves. including improving pedestrian crossings and clarifying vehicular movement with design, signalization and pavement marking changes. This includes a.Greenwich and 8th Aves. at Jane St. and at the intersection of W. 13th St./Greenwich Ave./Horatio St., b.Mulry Sq at the intersection of SCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Washington Square Park Dog Run(s): install turf or natural grass surfacing of both the area for large dogs and the area for smaller dogs.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Provide, expand, or enhance funding for Child Care and Head Start programsAllocate funding to expand the 3K Program to meet demand. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Allocate funds to repair and replace badly damages and/or missing Belgian blocks on Bond St., between Broadway and the Bowery. Belgian Blocks are either badly damaged, missing or both and need to be restored and/or replaced. The current poor condition is hazardous and a blight to the NoHo Historic DistrictCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Other park programming requestsPublic Art in Parks: our committee has reviewed and approved and enjoyed a series of public art installations in parks and plazas in recent years and would welcome funding that could further increase the number of such events which reflect the district's cultural heritage and enhance public engagement. (Note: this may overlap with existing city programs, but inclusion reflects strong community intCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Renovate interior building componentThe students in the ASD Horizon D2 program at the PS 3 Charrette School need a "sensory gym" facility. This type of specialized space is designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for kids with sensory processing challenges and other neurodivergent populations, including those with autism, ADHD or other learning differences such as those served by the ASH Horizon Program at PS3.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Other traffic improvement requestsAllocate funds to install traffic safety improvements at the intersection of Waverly Pl., Christopher and Grove Sts. (Stonewall Natl. Monument area), including neckdowns, sidewalk extensions, daylighting, stop signs, improved directional signage, while also incorporating improvements to reduce pedestrian/vehicular conflicts at the nearby southwest side of Christopher St. and Greenwich Ave., the maCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 6Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)C18. Include a fully equipper Parks Department Recreation Center of at least 3 floors, with a pool, at the base of the affordable housing building to be constructed at 388 Hudson Street.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Other educational programs requestsAllocate funds for an array of before-and-after school activities across all grade levels that are free of charge to students and families. (NYCPS)City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Repair and replace badly damaged and/or missing Belgian blocks on Wooster St. between Houston and Canal Streets. The current poor condition is hazardous and a blight to the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other expense budget request for DPRReconsidering Time Landscape Garden: long-term volunteer(s) have provided great, diligent support and we do not have a proposal to consider changes to the space, but resources to do a study to reconsider the use and then development and/or maintenance would be valuable.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 7Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolC16. Create a new elementary school of at least 100,000 square feet to fulfill the long-promised addition of a Bleecker Street School. As part of the New York University 2012 up-zoning, NYU's committed to create an option to build the Bleecker School to serve the needs of our District and beyond. While the lease on the existing site at Bleecker and LaGuardia was recently renewed, and the BleeckeCity response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 7Conduct traffic or parking studiesAllocate funds to expand the shared street currently on University Pl. btw. 14th and 13th Sts. all the way to W. 4th St., as soon as feasible, considering provision for deliveries, drop-off/pickups, emergency and other necessary access. (DOT)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 7Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsAdd Pedestrian Ramps on the Southeast Corner of Wooster and Prince Sts. and the Northeast Corner of Wooster and Spring Streets. To enhance accessibility for all pedestrians, add ADA pedestrian ramps on the southeast corner of Wooster and Prince Streets. and the northeast corner of Wooster and Spring Streets. NB: THIS SHOULD BE ROUTED TO DDC (DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION, BUT THE DNS POCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Other expense budget request for DPRReconsidering Playground of the Americas: the space may not be optimally used as it exists today and there were concerns expressed about impact on adjacent residences and DPR asked not to change it during work at Downing Street playground, but funds to investigate community ideas for potential renovations in the future would be useful to start reimagining this space for wider useCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Provide a new or expand an existing high schoolC15. Students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities (LBLDs) face enormous challenges, starting with the inconsistent and inequitable frequency of testing to diagnose and assess these learning differences, and continuing with inconsistent and inequitable availability of facilities, curriculum and appropriately experienced staff to meet those needs. A new high school is needCity response (Department of Education): This request has already been completed.
priority 8Address traffic congestionAllocate funds to conduct a study of the 9th Ave. and 14th St. intersection to improve traffic signalization to avoid excessive backups and ensure safety for pedestrians and bicyclists. (DOT).City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 8Other expense budget request for DPRSupport for Washington Square Park: due to the importance of this space in our district, it was suggested that improvement needs should be considered a priority including safety and lighting, water/irrigation systems, shade trees, seating, maintenance funding, rat mitigation, and funds to support arts/public programming - beyond what has been pledged by the Washington Square Park Conservancy. City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Address traffic congestionAllocate funds to address continuing congestion problems on E. 12th St., focusing on the problem area on 12th St. btw. Broadway and 5th Ave. problem area and placard parking abuses on 12th St. btw. University Pl. and Broadway. (DOT)City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 9Reach the board
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