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Here’s Every Proposal On The Participatory Budget Ballots in Brooklyn Next Week

Here’s Every Proposal On The Participatory Budget Ballots in Brooklyn Next Week

It’s Participatory Budgeting (PB) voting season! PB is a democratic process where the community decides how to spend a part of the public budget allocated to their district. This year ten of Brooklyn’s Councilmembers – Levin, Reynoso, Cumbo, Cornegy, Menchaca, Lander, Eugene, Williams, Treyger, and Yeger – will be taking part and allocating at least $1 million each from their budgets.

Starting on Saturday, April 7, residents of their districts as young as 11 years old will be able to vote for as many as five of their favorite proposals. The projects with the most votes will get funding until all the money available is allocated and put in the June budget.

This is the third year that a $1 million contribution from Borough President Eric Adams will be apportioned equally to winning projects from the votes conducted by the 10 council members in the borough who are participating in PB this year.

To find your voting site, click here. The kick-off event is on Sat. April 7 at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket at 10 am.

Here are the project proposals for each participating district you can vote for beginning next week. Just scroll down to your district.

District 33: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, Fulton Ferry, Greenpoint, Vinegar Hill, Williamsburg

Council Member Stephen Levin

  1. Pedestrian And Bicycle Connector

Location: Atlantic Ave. from B.B. Park to Columbia St.

Description: The project will permanently build out the temporarily separated bike path to be safer for both pedestrians and vehicles.

Cost: $300,000

2. Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Location: Intersection of Clay, Franklin, Commercial

Description: Improvements on a dangerous, 3-way intersection, next to a playground and residential apartments.

Cost: $300,000

3. Plant Trees in Bed-Stuy

Location: Community Board 2 and 3 within District 33

Description: With up to 60 trees and tree guards bring air and life to the area with the lowest density of trees in the neighborhood.

Cost: $210,000

4. Eight New Water Fountains

Location: 101 Walton Street and 850 Kent Avenue

Description: Replace four water fountains at both PS 318 and PS 157 with fountain and bottle filling stations for reusable containers

Cost: $80,000

5. Provide 6 Laptop Carts to P.S./I.S. 157

Location: 850 Kent Avenue

Description: Update technology in P.S./I.S. 157 by adding 3 laptop carts to grades 1-5 and 3 to middle school grades 6-8.

Cost: $250,000

6. Gym Upgrades for Urban Assembly Campus, K483

Location: 283 Adams Street

Description: A new scoreboard, blinds and shades, a sound system and the logo on the floor for a gym used by four schools.

Cost: $200,000

7. Dock Street School Computers

Location: 19 Dock Street

Description: Middle School needs 5 new laptop carts to support STEAM technology.

Cost: $300,000

8. Bathroom Renovation at George Westinghouse H.S.

Location: George Westinghouse H.S., 105 Tech Place

Description: Renovate three restrooms-1 gender-neutral- at GWHS, which provides career and technical education to over 600 students.

Cost: $300,00

District 34: Williamsburg, Bushwick, Ridgewood

Council Member Antonio Reynoso

  1. Street Tree Planting

Location: Ridgewood, Bushwick, & Williamsburg in D34

Description: Help green District 34 by planting 250 trees throughout Ridgewood, Bushwick, and Williamsburg!

Cost: $450,000

2. Light Up Williamsburg Houses

Location: Williamsburg Houses

Description: To create visibility this project will upgrade lighting in outdoor spaces. Specific location to be determined.

Cost: $500,000

3. Green Up P.S. 147 Playground

Location: 325 Bushwick Avenue

Description: We want a vibrant and green playground with interactive and innovative equipment to support our STEAM model.

Cost: $500,000

4. Computer Lab Upgrade at P.S. 299

Location: 88 Woodbine Street

Description: To support our STEM curriculum we are asking for an upgrade to the broadband system as well as 30 new computers.

Cost: $150,000

5. A Hydroponic Farm at P.S. 274

Location: 800 Bushwick Avenue

Description: Students want a hydroponic farm to learn about fresh produce and benefit from what they grow in the classroom.

Cost: $250,000

6. A Modern Gym for Bushwick Leaders High School

Location: 797 Bushwick Avenue

Description: To support health and wellness for students, we are asking for a hardwood floor upgrade and new wall padding.

Cost: $350,000

7. Auditorium Upgrade at P.S. 17/M.S. 577

Location: 208 North 5th Street

Description: Our auditorium is used throughout the entire year for programming & events! We want improved seats, lighting & stage.

Cost: $450,000

8. A Multi-Media Center at P.S. 250

Location: 108 Montrose Avenue

Description: Our school community wants access to state of the art technology fit for filmmaking, photography, podcasting and more!

Cost: $400,000

9. Ramp Up Leonard Library

Location: 81 Devoe Street

Description: Install a ramp to the entrance making it easier for all people to access the library.

Cost: $500,000

District 35: Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Crown Heights, Prospect Heights, Bedford Stuyvesant

Council Member Laurie Cumbo

  1. M.S. 113 Auditorium

Location: 300 Adelphi Street

Description: Upgrade outdated sound booth and equipment in the auditorium to improve the performing arts program.

Cost: $250,000

2. Building Safety for P.S. 20

Location: 225 Adelphi Street

Description: Construction upgrades to create a safer environment: water filtration, AC/Heating, doors, gym safety padding, plumbing.

Cost: $250,000

3. Technology Upgrade at Medgar Evers Prep

Location: 1186 Carroll Street

Description: 8 classroom sets and 35 smart boards to provide students with the necessary technology tools for a better education.

Cost: $250,000

4. P.S. 705 Auditorium Upgrade

Location: 443 St Marks Avenue

Description: Update auditorium’s AV and sound system to improve performance space. Community use of the space will be encouraged.

Cost: $150,000

5. Refurbish P.S. 9’s Auditorium

Location: 80 Underhill Avenue

Description: Updates for our young performers – New lighting, sound system, paint job, curtains, chairs and stage floor.

Cost: $250,000

6. Technology Upgrade for Ebbets Field Middle School

Location: 46 McKeever Place

Description: 160 new laptops to replace outdated ones, and serve growing population of students.

Cost: $175,000

7. Electrical Upgrade for Clinton Hill Library

Location: 380 Washington Avenue

Description: Implement electrical upgrades to improve space efficiency for the use of technology at the Clinton Hill Library.

Cost: $150,000

8. Four Security Cameras

Location: 84th and 94th Precincts

Description: Two security cameras in the 94th Precinct and two cameras in the 84th Precinct, to be determined with community input.

Cost: $142,000

District 36: Bedford Stuyvesant, Northern Crown Heights

Council Member Robert E. Cornegy, Jr.

  1. It’s About Time: Fulton Plaza Countdown Clocks

Location: Fulton Plaza, Stuyvesant Avenue & Malcolm X

Description: Installing countdown clocks and security cameras at Fulton Plaza to improve the comfort and safety of residents.

Cost: $180,000

2. Safe Streets Lights The Way: Nostrand Avenue Lamps

Location: Nostrand Avenue, Fulton Street to Park Place

Description: Installing 12 street lamps to improve public safety along the Nostrand Avenue corridor from Fulton Street to Park Place.

Cost: $600,000

3. Upgrade Tompkins Children’s Park

Location: 80 Tompkins Avenue

Description: A dilapidated outdoor play space for our children is in need of an upgrade. The space is underused by deterioration.

Cost: $500,000

4. Armstrong Gets Lit!

Location: Louis Armstrong Houses, 375 Lexington Avenue

Description: There will need to be 9 concrete awnings replaced where pooling of water has damaged the current structure.

Cost: $500,000

5. Sounds Of Success

Location: 125 Stuyvesant Avenue

Description: Help Brooklyn Academy of Global Finance soundproof their music lab & buy computers and A/V equipment for our next generation.

Cost: $85,000

6. Light The Way To The NBA

Location: P.S. 262 Park

Description: Lights, Action, Score: Shooting hoops in the dark or walking the street after sundown is a safety hazard w/o lighting.

Cost: $100,000

7. Science On Wheels

Location: P.S. 262, 500 Macon Street

Description: Scientists in the making. 2 science carts for the students of P.S. 262. Our youths are never too young to be exposed.

Cost: $140,000

8. Make It Cool To Learn!

Location: P.S. 23, 545 Willoughby Avenue

Description: Let’s make a cool place for our summer meals program site serving Title I & Shelter Families.

Cost: $450,000

9. Microphone Check! 1-2! 1-2!

Location: P.S. 23, 545 Willoughby Avenue

Description: Help us turn our P.S.23 auditorium into a public performance and gathering space for the benefit of the wider community.

Cost: $100,000

District 38: Red Hook, Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights and portions of Windsor Terrace, Dyker Heights, and Boro Park

Council Member Carlos Menchaca

  1. Road Repavement in Community Board 6

Location: Distributed throughout Community Board 6

Description: Road repavement is needed in Red Hook to help people drive safely and go to school.

Cost: $250,000

2. Road Repavement in Community Board 10 and 12

Location: Distributed throughout CB 10 and 12

Description: Road repavement is needed in Community Boards 10 and 12 to help people drive safely and go to school.

Cost: $250,000

3. Rainbow Playground Upgrade (Sunset Park)

Location:  6th Avenue and 55th Street, Sunset Park

Description: Renovation of Rainbow Playground, updating the children’s play area and redesigning the seating area.

Cost: $500,000

4. Sidewalk Repair Along The Park (Sunset Park)

Location: 5th Avenue between 41st and 44th Streets

Description: Repair crumbling sidewalk along 5th Avenue between 41st and 44th Streets.

Cost: $500,000

5. Repair Park Steps (Sunset Park)

Location: 5th Avenue between 41st and 44th Streets

Description: Replace broken steps at park entrances on 41st and 44th Streets to make safer and wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Cost: $500,000

6. Plant 100 New Trees on Third Avenue

Location: Along Third Avenue and the Gowanus Expressway

Description: Plant 100 new trees to reduce air pollution from the Gowanus Expressway, and improve public health for the community.

Cost: $180,000

7. Improve Auditoriums for Neighborhood Schools

Location: Sunset Park

Description: Renovate auditoriums by improving and repairing stages, lighting, and chairs for P.S. 1, P.S. 169 and M.S. 821.

Cost: $800,000

8. Better Technology for Classrooms & Libraries

Location: Sunset Park and Red Hook

Description: Tech equipment for South Brooklyn High School, P.S. 105, M.S. 821, P.S. 503 and P.S. 371K.

Cost: $750,000

9. SAV Technology for School Auditoriums

Location: P.S.1, P.S.169, P.S.105, M.S.136, M.S.821

Description: Improve theatrical experience for our students with an upgrade on audio and visual technology for school auditoriums.

Cost: $600,000

10. Summit Academy School Science Lab

Location: 27 Huntington Street, Red Hook

Description: A quality science lab will help ensure the students get the proper exposure to science laboratory techniques.

Cost: $250,000

11. P.S. 676/Summit Academy STEAM Design Studio

Location: 27 Huntington Street, Red Hook

Description: A design studio that students can use various machines from 3D printer to sewing machine to create their art projects.

Cost: $124,866

12. P.S. 676 Library Multimedia Center

Location: 27 Huntington Street, Red Hook

Description: Renovating the old school library and add a multimedia center equipped with modern technology.

Cost: $256,810

13. P.S. 503/506 Gym AC Wiring and Safety Panel

Location: 330 59th Street, Sunset Park

Description: Install AC wiring and safety panel in the gym, used by over 2000 students.

Cost: $525,000

14. P.S. 94 Security Camera

Location: 5010 6th Avenue, Sunset Park

Description: Installing security camera system at the premise of the school to ensure students’ safety.

Cost: $450,000

District 39: Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Columbia Waterfront, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Borough Park, Kensington

Council Member Brad Lander 

  1. School Safety Measures

Location: Along 18th Avenue & Ocean Parkway

Description: Sidewalk extensions at dangerous intersections near PS 134 for traffic-calming improvements, pedestrian & student safety

Cost: $250,000

2. Street Resurfacing

Location: Throughout Borough Park

Description: To provide street resurfacing for the worst streets in Borough Park.

Cost: $250,000

3. Resurface the Soccer Field in Albemarle Playground

Location: 12th Avenue and Dahill Road

Description: Replace damaged, hazardous turf in widely used soccer field, shared by students at P.S. 230 and the Kensington community

Cost: $500,000

4. Senior Fitness Playground

Location: Prospect Park near 9th Street entrance

Description: Install playground-style exercise equipment for senior citizens and the less able-bodied.

Cost: $400,000

5. Harmony Playground Improvements

Location: Harmony Playground in Prospect Park

Description: Install shade structure over sandbox and replace non-working playground structures with viable equipment.

Cost: $450,000

6. Make P.S. 118 Schoolyard Accessible and Safe

Location: P.S. 118, 211 8th Street, Gowanus

Description: Replace broken gate, enabling growing school to utilize playground as its only communal, ADA-accessible space.

Cost: $200,000

7. Get Smarter with SMART Boards at P.S. 131

Location: 4305 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Borough Park

Description: Smart Boards will bring interactive lessons to 24 classrooms in low-income schools helping meet diverse learning needs.

Cost: $200,000

8. Renovate John Jay Library into Communal Space

Location: John Jay Campus, 237 7th Avenue, Park Slope

Description: Transform old library into a community meeting & classroom space by installing 5 large screen monitors and sound system.

Cost: $250,000

9. Replace Derelict Kindergarten Sinks at P.S. 282

Location: P.S. 282, 180 6th Avenue, Park Slope

Description: Replace rusty sinks and splintered cabinets that pose a health/safety hazard to 5-year-olds and after-school communities

Cost: $200,000

10. Outdoor Community Space for Borough Park Library

Location: Borough Park Library, 1265 43rd Street

Description: Activate Borough Park Library’s exterior areas with a plaza renovation and garden spaces.

Cost: $400,000

District 40: Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park, and Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Council Member Mathieu Eugene

  1. Real Time Passenger Information Signs

Location: Ave. D & Nostrand Ave. B41 Flatbush Ave. Bus

Description: Installing Real Time Passenger Information Signs will keep passengers informed of bus arrival times at busy stops.

Cost: $180,000

2. Flatbush Fit!

Location: Prospect Park Parade Grounds, SW Corner

Description: Install adult fitness equipment to improve community space and access to health and wellness in the neighborhood.

Cost: $500,000

3. New Playground Equipment

Location: P.S. 245 – 249 East 17th Street

Description: A play station with equipment activities that are conducive for students in grades Pre-K to 5.

Cost: $300,000

4. Auditorium Upgrade

Location: P.S. 92 – 601 Parkside Avenue

Description: Installing new and updated equipment will facilitate more effective use of the auditorium for school activities.

Cost: $150,000

5. Science Lab

Location: P.S. 92 – 601 Parkside Avenue

Description: Lab for accommodating hands-on experiments as part of the curriculum and NYS Science exams.

Cost: $500,000

6. Library Upgrade

Location: M.S. 61 – 400 Empire Boulevard

Description: A digital library and updated technology lab that is built into the same space.

Cost: $150,000

7. Exterior Security Lighting and Cameras

Location: P.S. 92 – 601 Parkside Avenue

Description: Upgrading exterior lights and installing cameras will facilitate the safety of staff and students.

Cost: $450,000

8. New HVAC Unit

Location: 700 Cortelyou Road

Description: New HVAC Unit for Public Assembly space at I.S. 62.

Cost: $450,000

9. Classroom Networks

Location: M.S. 2 Parkside Preparatory Academy

Description: 300 laptops, 20 small networks with 20 printers, 15 smart boards with 15 dedicated laptops.

Cost: $250,000

10. School Library Upgrade

Location: M.S. 2 Parkside Preparatory Academy

Description: The school library requires the tech to provide a modern, seamless experience as students read and conduct research.

Cost: $150,000

11. Computer Lab Upgrade

Location: M.S. 2 Parkside Preparatory Academy

Description: Computer Lab upgrade – provide resources that allow students to be on the forefront of technological advances.

Cost: $250,000

District 44: Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Midwood, Ocean Parkway

Council Member Kalman Yeger

  1. Trench Restoration

Location: 16th Avenue from 46th to 47th Streets

Description: To restore trenches along 16th Avenue, improving mobility, accessibility, and safety for all street users.

Cost: $300,000

2. Bus Countdown Clocks

Location: Throughout CD44

Description: To purchase and maintain bus countdown clocks in Council District 44.

Cost: $250,000

3. NYPD Security Cameras

Location: Borough Park

Description: To purchase and maintain four supplementary security cameras throughout Borough Park.

Cost: $150,000

4. Improvements to Alben Triangle

Location: 4518 11th Avenue

Description: To provide renovations improving Alben Triangle.

Cost: $500,000

5. Upgrades to TV Studio at Murrow High School

Location: 1600 Avenue L

Description: To provide key renovations to the TV Studio at Edward R. Murrow High School.

Cost: $240,000

6. Floor replacement at Mapleton Library

Location: 1702 60th Street

Description: To replace the floor at Mapleton Library.

Cost: $250,000

7. Renovations to 2nd floor at Midwood Library

Location: 975 East 16th Street

Description: To provide much-needed renovations to the Second Floor at Midwood Library.

Cost: $500,000

District 45: Flatbush, East Flatbush, Flatlands, Midwood, Canarsie

Council Member Jumaane Williams

  1. Glenwood Community Center Restrooms

Location: 5816 Farragut Road

Description: Glenwood Community Center is a place for recreational activities and in dire need of renovated bathrooms.

Cost: $600,000

2. Auditorium Upgrade and Locker Installation

Location: I.S. 285, 5909 Beverly Road

Description: Supporting performing arts by upgrading the curtains, lighting & sound systems in the auditorium; installing lockers.

Cost: $500,000

3. P.S. 315/152 Tech Lab

Location: 2310 Glenwood Road/725 East 23 Street

Description: P.S. 315/P.S. 152 wants to increase technology to accommodate a 21st-century digital community in their shared building.

Cost: $400,000

4. I.E.P. Sensory & Computer Lab at P.S. 208K

Location: 4801 Avenue D

Description: P.S.208K will fully support students with I.E.P’s with a well-designed, multi-sensory lab & fully equipped computer lab.

Cost: $350,000

5. Library Upgrade at P.S. 193

Location: 2515 Avenue L

Description: Much needed library upgrade to promote and stimulate an environment for academic and tech learning for students.

Cost: $450,000

6. Upgrade Performing Arts and Auditorium

Location: I.S. 285K

Description: Seeking to upgrade performing arts room, augment lighting equipment, sound system, and curtains within the auditorium.

Cost: $500,000

7. P.S. 152/P.S. 315

Location: P.S. 152K/P.S. 315K

Description: Installing of tech lab, mobile lab, and tech upgrades.

Cost: $200,000

8. ADA Accessible Entrance for the Flatlands Library

Location: 2065 Flatbush Avenue

Description: Many community members have difficulty accessing the library, an ADA compliant ramp will solve this problem.

Cost: $500,000

District 47: Bensonhurst, Coney Island, Gravesend, Sea Gate

Council Member Mark Treyger

  1. Security Cameras

Location: Various Locations

Description: NYPD security cameras will be installed in various locations in District 47.

Cost: $140,000

2. Ocean Parkway Malls

Location: Ocean Parkway from Avenue R to Avenue X

Description: Upgrades to malls, including resurfacing of bike and pedestrian paths, new benches and tree pruning and planting.

Cost: $500,000

3. Technology for P.S. 188

Location: 3314 Neptune Avenue

Description: Laptops, cameras, and smartboards for P.S. 188.

Cost: $80,000

4. Technology for P.S./I.S. 288

Location: 2950 West 25th Street

Description: Smartboards and laptop carts for P.S./I.S. 288.

Cost: $150,000

5. Technology for P.S. 216

Location: 350 Avenue X

Description: Smartboards for P.S. 216.

Cost: $140,000

6. Technology for P.S. 212

Location: 87 Bay 49th Street

Description: Laptops and smartboards for P.S. 212.

Cost: $150,000

7. Technology for P.S. 215

Location: 415 Ave S

Description: Laptops and smartboards for P.S. 215.

Cost: $35,000

8. Technology for P.S. 97

Location: 1855 Stillwell Avenue

Description: Laptops for P.S. 97.

Cost: $150,000

9. I.S. 281 Auditorium

Location: 8787 24th Avenue

Description: Air conditioning for the auditorium in I.S. 281.

Cost: $500,000

10. Coney Island Library Technology

Location: 1901 Mermaid Avenue

Description: Desktop computers, public printers, and reservation computers for programs and public use at the Coney Island Library.

Cost: $50,000