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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
