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2015 Participatory Budgeting Projects – District 11

Education 

1. P.S. 8 Auditorium Renovation 

I. $450,ooo
II. Replace outdated seating in auditorium, which is almost 60 years old. Performances and community meetings are held in the auditorium throughout the year.
III. 3010 Briggs Ave. (Bedford Park)

2. M.S./H.S. 141 Auditorium 

I. $375,000
II. 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.
III. 660 W. 237th St. (Riverdale)

3. P.S. 7 Cafeteria Upgrade 

I. $200,000
II. 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.
III. 3201 Kingsbridge Ave. (Kingsbridge)

4. P.S. 24 Technology Expansion 

I. $70,000
II. 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.
III. 600 W. 236th St. (Riverdale)

Parks and Recreation

5. Wakefield Playground Renovation 

I. $400,000
II. 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 The current playground is outdated and cannot be enjoyed by the community.
III. Matilda Ave. and E. 239th St. (Wakefield)

6. Spuyten Duyvil Playground Renovation

I. $400,000
II. Reconstruct existing wading pool as an accessible spray shower and install new pavement, fencing, seating, planting and utilities.
III. Douglas Avenue and West 235th Street (Riverdale)

Transportation

7. Bus Countdown Clocks

I. $120,000
II. 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 stops away the next bus is.
III. Bx1, Bx10, Bx16, Bx26, Bx34 (throughout District 11)

Libraries

8. New HVAC at Spuyten Duyvil Library 

I. $550,000
II. The current HVAC system is outdated and the library serves as a cooling center during the summer months.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.
III. 650 W. 225th St. (Riverdale)

9. Van Cortlandt Library Roof Replacement 

I. $300,000
II. The current roof is outdated and causes leaks in the library. A new roof will prevent additional water damage to the facility.
III. 3874 Sedgwick Ave. (Van Cortlandt Village)

10. Mosholu Library Window Replacement 

I. $300,000
II. New windows and frames for the library will help insulate the facility during the summer and winter months and protect from potential water damage.
III. 285 E. 205th St. (Norwood)

11. Replace HVAC Unit at Riverdale Library 

I. $550,000
II. 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.
III. 5540 Mosholu Ave. (Riverdale)

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