artCulture and Community FacilitiesFunded
Purchasing a specialized van to serve as a food pantry to provide food and social services to those in need. The van will be operated and maintained by the West Side Campaign Against Hunger.
263 West 86th Street (WSCAH HQ) (district Wide)
$250,000
Votes: 1,163
EducationFunded
Initial design for the construction of an 11,000 square foot illuminated, artificial turf athletic field. It will serve as practice space for multiple school sports teams and for community sport programs.
Martin Luther King Jr. Campus- 122 Amsterdam Avenue on 65th Street
$300,000
Votes: 781
Parks & RecreationFunded
Implementation of safety measures to separate the path on the popular Hudson River Greenway into cyclist and pedestrian routes in order to decrease congestion and promote safety.
Greenway from 72nd Street to 84th Street (Riverside Park)
$200,000
Votes: 873
StreetsFunded
Installing Real Time Passenger Information Clocks at east-bound crosstown at the 96th, 86th, 79th and 66th Street bus stop stations to improve public transportation experience.
96th, 86th, 79th and 66th Streets (District Wide)
$240,000
Votes: 840
ArtsCulture and Community Facilities
Renovating a 40-year old air conditioning system at the New York Public Library of Performing Arts will allow visitors to comfortably access the library during the warmer months.
65th Street and Amsterdam Avenue (Lincoln Square)
$350,000
Votes: 765
Education
Initial scope and planning for an all-inclusive and accessible playground in the Joan of Arc School complex to enable children with disabilities to freely play and interact with other students.
West 93rd Street and Columbus Avenue
$300,000
Votes: 629
Education
Enhancing the technology department of the schools located in the Louis D. Brandeis High School complex through new computers and smart boards.
145 West 84th Street (Brandeis School Complex)
$200,000
Votes: 486
Education
Creating a garden and green space at P.S. 191 for students.
210 West 61st Street
$200,000
Votes: 471
Education
Wiring to create a split screen to provide air conditioning for the lunchroom in P.S. 191. This will provide a comfortable environment for students during the warmer months of the year.
210 West 61st Street
$250,000
Votes: 444
Parks & Recreation
Purchasing a new crew cab pick-up truck for increased garbage collection to be used throughout Riverside Park by the Parks Department.
Riverside Park
$40,000
Votes: 677
Parks & Recreation
Installation of adult workout equipment and upgrade of the Swing-A-Ring area in Riverside Park to promote safety and better use of the area.
102nd Street- 103rd Street and Riverside Park (Riverside Park, Hudson Beach)
$130,000
Votes: 361
Streets
Permanent safety improvements to pedestrian crossing area by building out painted areas. The project will extend to West End Avenue and 70th Street.
*Project submitted by the DOT (not through community process)
$300,000
Votes: 614
Streets
Repairing existing curb-cut on the northwest corner of 93rd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Determined by Community Board 7 survey and by assessment from the Department of Transportation.
680 Amsterdam Avenue on 93rd Street
$115,000
Votes: 264
Housing
Renovating playground and outdated equipment at the Amsterdam Houses’ Barrels Playground to benfit resident families and children.
West 61st Street and West End Avenue (Amsterdam Houses)
$500,000
Votes: 404
Housing
Upgrade and improve the upper and lower recreation area behind the 589 Amsterdam Avenue building to provide residents with chairs, tables, benches and trees to sue for congregating and leisurely activities.
88th Street and Amsterdam Avenue
$500,000
Votes: 398