The city announced $50 million in new capital investments to improving 10 parks throughout the city. It’s through the Community Parks Initiative which they say reconstructs parks in neighborhoods that have been historically underserved.<\/p>\n
City leaders referenced a study by researchers at the City University of New York that demonstrates residents who live near a Community Parks Initiative experience increased satisfaction and lower levels of stress.<\/p>\n
New York City Parks says community members will have a say in the upgrades they want to see. <\/p>\n
Nakel Hill, of Brownsville, says having nice parks has deep implications for the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause it\u2019s very violent out here in Brownsville. So, hopefully they could make it better and hopefully constructing and making new parks will bring the community together,” said Hill.<\/p>\n
New York City Parks says the projects are about to enter the design phase and community conversations will start in the near future. <\/p>\n
The following parks will be getting upgrades:<\/p>\n
Bronx <\/p>\n
Mott Playground (Concourse)<\/p>\n
Fountain of Youth Playground (Mott Haven \/ Longwood)<\/p>\n
Morris Mesa Playground (Mount Hope) <\/p>\n
Brooklyn <\/p>\n
Van Dyke Playground (Brownsville) <\/p>\n
Roebling Playground (South Williamsburg) <\/p>\n
Elizabeth Stroud Playground (Bedford\u2013Stuyvesant) <\/p>\n
Manhattan <\/p>\n
Vladeck Park (Lower East Side) <\/p>\n
St. Nicholas Park 133rd St. Playground (Harlem) <\/p>\n
Queens <\/p>\n
Corona Health Sanctuary (Corona) <\/p>\n
Staten Island <\/p>\n
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