Politics & Government
Upper West Siders Can Now Vote On Projects For Participatory Budgeting
Schools, trees, playgrounds and repairing a set of stairs at Riverside Park all made the project lists from the two local council members.
UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — It's time to vote on the Upper West Side for how to spend $1 million in public dollars.
Participatory budgeting projects have been finalized from both Upper West Side City Council Members, Gale Brewer and Shaun Abreu.
The program allows for New Yorkers to submit proposals on how to spent $1 million of City Council funds from each council member who participates.
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Luckily for Upper West Side residents, no matter which Council District you live in, you can vote on a set of projects.
Potential projects must benefit the public, cost at least $50,000 and have a lifespan of at least five years.
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Projects for both City Council District 6 and 7 are now public, with each district looking for residents to vote on projects for their community.
Voting begins on April 6 through April 14 at pbnyc.org/vote and at select in-person locations.
Here's the list of final projects for each City Council District:
Council District 6
Gale Brewer (Between West 55th to roughly West 92nd Street)
For in-person voting, constituents can vote at Brewer’s district office at 563 Columbus Ave., between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, and between noon to 4 p.m. on the weekend.
Other voting locations include:
St. Agnes Library (444 Amsterdam Ave.)
- Monday to Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m.
Riverside Library (127 Amsterdam Ave.)
- Monday to Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m.
Lincoln Square Neighborhood Center (250 West 65th St.)
- Monday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Voters can also vote online at pbnyc.org/vote
| Project Title | Description | Price Tag | Location |
| Upgrade Broadway: Redesign of Intersection with Pedestrian Plaza | Assess increasing public space and pedestrian safety. | $200,000 | Broadway between West 70th to 72nd streets |
| Riverside Park: Outdoor Adult Fitness Area | Add to existing funding to establish an accessible, outdoor adult gym to promote community health. | $200,000 | Riverside Park, TBD |
| Safety Improvements to Verdi Square | Add improvements to Verdi Square, such as increased lighting. | $200,000 | Broadway between West 70th to 72nd streets |
| Expanding Our Green Canopy: Trees and Tree Guards | Plant new street trees and install tree guards in various locations. | $150,000 | Throughout District 6 |
| Hydration Stations in Riverside Park | Provide water filling stations throughout Riverside Park. | $375,000 | Riverside Park between West 54th and 96th streets |
| Bathroom Upgrades at the Delacorte Theater | Renovate bathrooms at the Delacorte Theater, which serve as a primary restroom for park visitors. | $300,000 | Delacorte Theater, Central Park at West 80th Street |
| Technology Upgrade: The Mickey Mantle School (P811M) | Provide technology upgrade to support learning needs of students with an individualized education program. | $100,000 | 466 West End Avenue |
| Upgrade Gym with Cooling System: William O’Shea School Complex (MS247, MS245 and MS44) | Install air conditioning to climate control the gym, which is used by three schools, after school programs, and the community. | $250,000 | 100 West 77th St. |
| Bathroom Upgrade: Lillian Weber School of the Arts (PS84) | Renovate two student bathrooms to improve existing structures and usability. | $300,000 | 32 West 92nd St. |
| Bathroom Upgrade: The Richard Rodgers School of The Arts & Technology (PS166) | Renovate two student bathrooms to improve existing structures and usability. | $300,000 | 132 West 89th St. |
| Electrical Upgrade: William Sherman (PS87) | Upgrade electrical system so that the school can provide more technology opportunities and air conditioning for students. | $250,000 | 160 West 78th St. |
Council District 7
Shaun Abreu (Between West 92th to 165th Street)
Voters can also vote in person at Abreu’s district office at 500 West 141st St. from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.
Other in-person voting locations include:
Bloomingdale Library (150 West 100th St.)
- April 6: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- April 8 through 11: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- April 12 through 13: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Recirculation Community Library (876 Riverside Drive)
- April 10 through 12: 6 to 9 p.m.
- April 14: 3 to 6 p.m.
And online at pbnyc.org/vote from April 6 until April 14.
| Project Title | Description | Price Tag | Location |
| Renovations at Happy Warrior Playground | Project would allow people to use the basketball courts and athletic field, both in need of repair. | $500,000 | 780 Amsterdam Ave |
| Resurface the basketball courts in Riverside Park at 110th St | This project would eliminate the cracks that produce bad bounces. | $500,000 | Riverside Park at 110th St. |
| Install air conditioners in the Mott Hall II 5th floor gym | Project would allow for physical education classes in an air conditioned space that is brutally hot during the warmer months. | $500,000 | 234 West 109th St. |
| New turf for fields 4, 6 & 7 in Riverside Park | Project would allow children to play safely and not trip on tears in the surface. The existing turf is over 10 years old. | $400,000 | Riverside Park |
| Repair Steps at 108th Street and Riverside Drive | Repair and reconstruct the staircase so that people can safely access the lower levels of the park. | $250,000 | West 108th Street and Riverside Drive |
| Beautification of Morningside Park Farmers Market entrance | Project would fix tree beds of uneven and loose stone, paint fences and benches, and include better trash cans. | $150,000 | 237-331 Manhattan Ave. |
| Tree Planting in Manhattan Community Board 7 | Project would allow more shade for people to walk in, even when it's very hot and sunny. | $100,000 | Community Board 7 |
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