In October, we reported that Franklin Street’s American Playground would finally get some much needed TLC with $5 million allotted for renovations. And now, here’s your chance to share your thoughts on how to improve the park.Â
The NYC Parks Department will host a virtual meeting next Thursday, January 23, to solicit community feedback about the project. Participants can RSVP here for the Zoom meeting, which will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.Â
NYC Parks awarded the playground $5 million in partnership with the offices of City Council Member Lincoln Restler and Assemblymember Emily Gallagher.
I’m sure Restler & Gallagher will be getting some sort of kickback for this.
More greenery in the park (planters/shrubs/flowers etc..) would be appreciated. This is good news.
Is there someone overseeing the costs? I manufacture playground equipment, and I see parks get ripped off by contractors all the time. How is the spend 5million here?