EducationFunded
Votes: 1024 | Cost: $200,000
PS 282, 180 6th Avenue, Park Slope
School and after-school groups use auditorium daily. Current lights cast shadows, making steep floor unsafe, and use expensive short-life bulbs. New LED retrofit will fix safety and cost issues.
EducationFunded
Votes: 1275 | Cost: $105,000
1053 41st Street, Borough Park
Three mobile carts with 25 laptops each will travel among classrooms to support instruction and foster IT skills. West Brooklyn Community HS is a transfer high school offering a second chance to high-needs students.
Parks & RecreationFunded
Votes: 796 | Cost: $135,000 (Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is allocating $100,000)
Parade Grounds (at unused southwest corner)
Many Kensington and Windsor Terrace dog owners do not have access to fenced-in space where their pups can exercise and socialize. Project is shared with Council Member Eugene & Borough President Adams
Parks & RecreationFunded
Votes: 1692 | Cost: $140,000
Prospect Park Lake
Prospect Park needs a new aquatic weed harvester (aka “Lake Mess Monster”) to remove scum from the lake. Without it, the scum will sink and proceed to rot, causing the water to become toxic.
Parks & RecreationFunded
Votes: 1541 | Cost: $175,000
Prospect Park, 5 Locations along the Drive
The water fountains in Prospect Park are not available to use during the winter months. This upgrade would make 5 fountains along the Prospect Park Drive freeze-resistant and available year-round.
TransitFunded
Votes: 1115 | Cost: $150,000
Intersection of Carroll and Court Streets
The installation of a curb extension at this very busy intersection would shorten the crossing distance and promote pedestrian safety for families and residents using Carroll Park.
TransitFunded
Votes: 1533 | Cost: $240,000
McDonald, 7th and Flatbush Avenues
Install bus countdown clocks that display real-time information about bus location at 12 B67/B69 stops. This will help mass transit users estimate wait times and make better travel decisions.
Education
Votes: 755 | Cost: $125,000
PS 124, 14th St & 4th Ave, Park Slope
Create Dye Flower Garden and Makerspace for hands-on instruction in STEAM subjects. Dyes will be used in art & social studies projects; Makerspace will teach coding, modeling, 3D fabrication.
Transit
Votes: 924 | Cost: $150,000
Intersection of Union and Columbia Streets
The installation of a curb extension at this very busy intersection would shorten the street crossing distance and increase pedestrian safety in this growing neighborhood.
Transit
Votes: 868 | Cost: $500,000
Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street
Construct sidewalk on the southwest corner at Prospect Park Southwest and 16th Street, where there is only a painted cross-hatch, to improve pedestrian access to Prospect Park and nearby bus stops.