Housing, Education & Economic Developmen
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. announced that his office has provided more than $22 million in capital funding to worthy Bronx organizations as part of his FY2013 budget.
In
total, Borough President Diaz has provided $22,971,000 in capital
funding to organizations from every corner of the Bronx, focusing on
areas of economic development, housing, education and parks, among other
areas.
“Each
year, my office is proud to support dozens of amazing schools,
community organizations and development projects across the Bronx. This
critical funding will help to bring many important projects to
completion, helping our borough become an even greater place to live, to
work and to raise a family,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz
Jr.
The
largest portion of this year’s budget allocation—roughly 24
percent—went towards funding housing developments in the borough. This
includes 110 units of mixed-use housing in West Farms as well as a solar
thermal project to green existing buildings through partnerships with
community organizations.
Borough
President Diaz also threw a significant portion of his funding—22
percent—behind several crucial economic development projects in the
Bronx. This includes $3 million towards site remediation at the Hunts
Point Produce Market, $1 million towards the creation of an alternative
fueling station in Hunts Point and another $1 million towards site
remediation at the Harlem River Rail Yards.
“Our
borough’s economy continues to grow, and these projects will ensure
that we continue to see considerable job creation and retention in the
Bronx,” said Borough President Diaz.
Borough
President Diaz also funded a total of 29 projects related to the
borough’s education institutions. This includes funding for a green roof
installation at the future Highbridge Middle School, an auditorium
upgrade at P.S. 91 in University Heights, gymnasium upgrades at P.S. 119
in Castle Hill and technology upgrades at a number of schools across
the borough.
Borough
President Diaz also funded several important higher education projects,
including new handicapped entrance ramps and a renovation of Ohio Field
on the campus of Bronx Community College, a roof replacement at the
Savoy Building at Hostos Community College and the development of a
One-Stop Student Services & Transfer Center at Lehman College.
“Education
remains an important focus of my administration, and my office will
continue to provide the necessary funding that Bronx students at all
levels need to succeed,” said Borough President Diaz.
Borough
President Diaz also provided significant funding for parks, almost 15
percent of the budget for a total of $3.4 million. This includes a new
dog park at Soundview Park, as well as renovations to the hockey rink at
Bufano Park in Throggs Neck and basketball courts at Orchard Beach.
Borough President Diaz also funded libraries, health providers and other
important institutions in this year’s capital budget, such as upgrades
at the Spuyten Duyvil and Wakefield branch libraries and new dental
equipment at both Lincoln Hospital and the Union Community Health
Center.
The
borough president’s budget also provides for security cameras at three
Bronx public housing developments—Betances Houses, Mill Brook Houses and
the Soundview Houses—along with funds for a renovation of BronxNet’s
current studio at Lehman College and new tennis courts for the New York
Junior Tennis League.
“Each
of these projects, in its own way, will contribute to the continued
revitalization of our borough, and I am thrilled to have played a role
in so many exceptional new developments,” said Borough President Diaz.
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