The winning Participatory Budgeting projects for 2017 were announced today for Councilmember Brad Lander's district.
Winning Capital Projects
- CHiPS Mobile Showers for Homeless Neighbors
- Description: The CHiPS soup kitchen will purchase a two-stall shower trailer that provides our neediest neighbors with access to hygiene.
- Location: In front of CHiPS building, 200 4th Avenue
- Bring Water to Thomas Cuite Park ("Froggy Park")
- Description: Restore service to only water fountain in playground loved by locals & used heavily by 500 preschoolers from PS K280.
- Location: 11th Ave & 19th Street, Windsor Terrace
- More Street Trees Throughout the District
- Description: Add 35 trees with guards to provide shade and beautify the neighborhoods, especially where few or no trees exist.
- Location: Streets in Kensington, Gowanus, Borough Park
- Realtime Bus Arrival Info near Subway Stops
- Description: Install countdown clocks at bus stops near subway exits, to enable informed decisions on transportation choices.
- Location: Near F, G, R stops
- Fab Lab for MS 442 Project-Based STEM Learning
- Description: Wiring upgrade to support innovative FabLab with 3D printer, laser cutter, and other equipment to develop tech savvy kids
- Location: MS 442, 500 19th Street, Windsor Terrace
- A/C for Sweltering PS230 Cafeteria
- Description: Large school seeks to make 3,400 sq-ft cafeteria bearable to enable year-round use as educational and community space.
- Location: PS 230, 1 Albemarle Road, Kensington
- Repavement of PS 130 Schoolyard
- Description: Yard in dire need of new pavement/drainage. Floods and ice are big safety issues. The yard is school's only gym space.
- Location: PS 130, Lower School, 70 Ocean Pkwy, Kensington
Winning Expense Projects
- Tech for Immigrant Families & After-School Programs
- Description: Help 100s of women, children, & immigrant families thrive! Upgrade the tech at local service org Imani house.
- Location: Imani House, 76A 5th Avenue, Brooklyn
- Creative Engagement for Alzheimer's Patients & Training for Caregivers
- Description: Weekly visits from local artists to enrich the lives of elders with Alzheimer's & train caregivers.
- Location: Cobble Hill Health Center, 380 Henry St, Brooklyn, NY
- Empower Immigrant Works by Supporting Local Cooperative
- Description: Start-up support for co-op owned & operated by immigrant women dedicated to providing quality jobs & care.
- Location: Hopewell Care Worker Cooperative Serving Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, & Gowanus
- Talking about Race and Equity in District 15 School
- Description: 4 workshops led by Border Crossers will train educators and parents in strategies for addressing race and promoting equity.
- Location: MS488/PS146, 610 Henry Street, Carroll Gardens
- #GOBK Bystander Intervention Trainings
- Description: These trainings by the Center for Anti-Violence Education will teach community members how to respond to increased harassment and hate crimes.
- Location: #GOBK meetings
More details are available on Councilmember Lander's website.