Kicking off Participatory Budget voting week, Council Member Andrew Cohen will be casting his vote at the Riverdale Y, on Sunday April 12th. All week long, beginning on Sunday April 12th through Saturday April 18th, Council Member Cohen’s office will be hosting community expositions and voting opportunities throughout various locations in the district.
Participatory Budgeting gives residents decision-making power of $1 million towards community improvement projects in their neighborhoods. During this week, residents in the community will be able to see all the proposals on the ballot, as well as place their votes on which projects they think deserves funding the most. There are a total of 11 proposals this year, focused on renovations to schools, parks and libraries throughout different neighborhoods. Anyone who lives in the district, 16 years and older are welcome to vote; all that is needed is proof of residency.
This week is the culmination of yearlong efforts by community leaders and volunteers dedicated to the Participatory Budgeting initiative. Council Member Andrew Cohen will submit spending priorities to City Council, including the winning PB projects. A total of twenty-four council members are participating this year, giving communities all over the city decision-making power of more than $25 million.
2015 Participatory Budgeting Projects
District 11
Education
1. P.S. 8 Auditorium Renovation -- $450,000
Replace outdated seating in auditorium, which is almost 60 years old. Performances and community meetings are held in the auditorium throughout the year.
3010 Briggs Ave. (Bedford Park)
2. M.S./H.S. 141 Auditorium -- $375,000
Upgrade 55 year old auditorium used by 1,400 students and several other community organizations. Installation of new stage drapes and replacement of wooden seats in disrepair.
660 W. 237th St. (Riverdale)
3. P.S. 7 Cafeteria Upgrade -- $200,000
Install a roof air conditioning unit to cafeteria. There is only one wall of outside windows which does not allow for cross ventilation and is not usable when the temperature is above 80 degrees.
3201 Kingsbridge Ave. (Kingsbridge)
4. P.S. 24 Technology Expansion -- $70,000
Purchase of two computer carts consisting of 36 laptop units each. Computer technology is necessary to address current curriculum and prepare students for future subject matter and college readiness.
600 W. 236th St. (Riverdale)
Parks and Recreation
5. Wakefield Playground Renovation -- $400,000
Reconstruct park with new spray shower, play equipment, swings, seating, fencing and planting. The current playground is outdated and cannot be enjoyed by the community.
Matlida Ave. and E 239th St. (Wakefield)
6. Spuyten Duyvil Playground Renovation -- $400,000
Reconstruct existing wading pool as an accessible spray shower and install new pavement, fencing, seating, planting and utilities.
Douglas Ave. and West 235th St. (Riverdale)
Transportation
7. Bus Countdown Clocks -- $120,000
Commuters wait for long lengths of time without knowing when the next bus will arrive.
Bus countdown clocks will alert riders as to how many stop away the next bus is.
Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx26, Bx34 (throughout District 11)
Libraries
8. New HVAC at Spuyten Duyvil Library -- $550,000
The current HVAC system is outdated and the library serves as a cooling center during the summer months. The new system would include a roof unit, compressor, air handling units and ejector pumps.
650 W. 225th St. (Riverdale)
9. Van Cortlandt Library Roof Replacement -- $300,000
The current roof is outdated and causes leaks in the library. A new roof will prevent additional water damage to the facility.
3874 Sedgwick Ave. (Van Cortlandt Village)
10. Mosholu Library Window Replacement -- $300,000
New windows and frames for the library will help insulate the facility during the summer and winter months and protect from potential water damage.
285 E. 205th St. (Norwood)
11. Replace HVAC Unit at Riverdale Library -- $550,000
The current HVAC system is outdated and the library serves as a cooling center during the summer months. The new system would include a roof unit, compressor, air handling units and ejector pumps.
5540 Mosholu Ave. (Riverdale)
Where to Vote --
2015 Participatory Budgeting Expo and Voting locations
District 11
April 12, 2015 -- Riverdale Y
o 5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
o 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
April 13, 2015 -- Mosholu Public Library
o 285 E 205th St, Bronx, NY 10467
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 16, 2015 -- Van Cortlandt Public Library
o 3874 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
o 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 17, 2015 -- Woodlawn Public Library
4355 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
o 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 18, 2015 -- Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
o 3450 Dekalb Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
o 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
District 11
Education
1. P.S. 8 Auditorium Renovation -- $450,000
Replace outdated seating in auditorium, which is almost 60 years old. Performances and community meetings are held in the auditorium throughout the year.
3010 Briggs Ave. (Bedford Park)
2. M.S./H.S. 141 Auditorium -- $375,000
Upgrade 55 year old auditorium used by 1,400 students and several other community organizations. Installation of new stage drapes and replacement of wooden seats in disrepair.
660 W. 237th St. (Riverdale)
3. P.S. 7 Cafeteria Upgrade -- $200,000
Install a roof air conditioning unit to cafeteria. There is only one wall of outside windows which does not allow for cross ventilation and is not usable when the temperature is above 80 degrees.
3201 Kingsbridge Ave. (Kingsbridge)
4. P.S. 24 Technology Expansion -- $70,000
Purchase of two computer carts consisting of 36 laptop units each. Computer technology is necessary to address current curriculum and prepare students for future subject matter and college readiness.
600 W. 236th St. (Riverdale)
Parks and Recreation
5. Wakefield Playground Renovation -- $400,000
Reconstruct park with new spray shower, play equipment, swings, seating, fencing and planting. The current playground is outdated and cannot be enjoyed by the community.
Matlida Ave. and E 239th St. (Wakefield)
6. Spuyten Duyvil Playground Renovation -- $400,000
Reconstruct existing wading pool as an accessible spray shower and install new pavement, fencing, seating, planting and utilities.
Douglas Ave. and West 235th St. (Riverdale)
Transportation
7. Bus Countdown Clocks -- $120,000
Commuters wait for long lengths of time without knowing when the next bus will arrive.
Bus countdown clocks will alert riders as to how many stop away the next bus is.
Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx26, Bx34 (throughout District 11)
Libraries
8. New HVAC at Spuyten Duyvil Library -- $550,000
The current HVAC system is outdated and the library serves as a cooling center during the summer months. The new system would include a roof unit, compressor, air handling units and ejector pumps.
650 W. 225th St. (Riverdale)
9. Van Cortlandt Library Roof Replacement -- $300,000
The current roof is outdated and causes leaks in the library. A new roof will prevent additional water damage to the facility.
3874 Sedgwick Ave. (Van Cortlandt Village)
10. Mosholu Library Window Replacement -- $300,000
New windows and frames for the library will help insulate the facility during the summer and winter months and protect from potential water damage.
285 E. 205th St. (Norwood)
11. Replace HVAC Unit at Riverdale Library -- $550,000
The current HVAC system is outdated and the library serves as a cooling center during the summer months. The new system would include a roof unit, compressor, air handling units and ejector pumps.
5540 Mosholu Ave. (Riverdale)
Where to Vote --
2015 Participatory Budgeting Expo and Voting locations
District 11
April 12, 2015 -- Riverdale Y
o 5625 Arlington Ave, Bronx, NY 10471
o 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
April 13, 2015 -- Mosholu Public Library
o 285 E 205th St, Bronx, NY 10467
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 14, 2015 -- Riverdale Public Library
5540 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY, 10471
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
Rambling House
4292 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
o 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
Rambling House
4292 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
o 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
April 15, 2015 --Spuyten Duyvil Public Library
o 650 W. 235th St., Bronx, NY, 10463
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
o 650 W. 235th St., Bronx, NY, 10463
o 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
o Voting only
Amalgamated Housing –- Vladeck Hall
74 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10463
74 Van Cortlandt Park South, Bronx, NY 10463
o 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
o Expo and Vote
o 3874 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
o 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 17, 2015 -- Woodlawn Public Library
4355 Katonah Ave, Bronx, NY 10470
o 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
o Voting only
April 18, 2015 -- Mosholu Montefiore Community Center
o 3450 Dekalb Ave, Bronx, NY 10467
o 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
o Expo and Vote
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