Flatbush Schools Win Participatory Budgeting Funding

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — Three Flatbush schools will receive some upgrades following this year's round of participatory budgeting, which lets people in the community vote on where part of their tax dollars should go.

City Councilman Jumaane Williams, whose district includes Flatbush along with Flatlands, Midwood and Canarsie, recently announced the winning projects for his area.

Three projects will be funded up to $750,000 after the vote. The winning projects, as described on the ballot, were:

P.S. 152 / P.S. 315 Schoolyard Renovation

725 E 23rd Street

Cost: $500,000

Project Scope: Install a new play structures catering to Pre-K through Grade 2 and another play structure catering to Grades 3-8. Upgrade the existing school garden by rebuilding and raising planting beds. Replace or reinforce existing fence surrounding garden to shield students and garden-users from concurrent recreational sports taking place in the field area.

P.S. 109 New Computer Lab

1001 East 45th Street

Cost: $150,000

Project Scope: Create new and modernized computer lab. Students need to be able to access and use this newly renovated computer lab to enhance their learning experience.

Brooklyn College Academy Stem Lab

2900 Bedford Avenue

Cost: $100,000

Project Scope: Create Genius labs areas for students to charge electronic devices, standing or stool height perimeter computer workstations, mobile workstations, separate areas for lectures, computer, and group work mobile tables that can be arranged for lectures or group work. Unique shape tables Tables with white board tops and soft seating and also storage for students to store jackets.

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