REMARKS
Council member Marmorato addresses environmental, infrastructure, and safety concerns
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Council member Marmorato raises several critical concerns regarding environmental issues, infrastructure capacity, and safety in relation to the proposed development. She highlights flooding problems, sewer infrastructure limitations, street safety issues, and the need for more open spaces and park renovations.
- Marmorato emphasizes the Bronx's history of flooding issues and the need for improved sewer infrastructure to handle increased usage
- She points out safety concerns on Baker Avenue and suggests making it a two-way street to improve traffic flow
- The councilwoman stresses the insufficiency of current open green spaces and existing parks for an increased population
- Marmorato calls for major renovations to existing parks and the creation of more open spaces
Kristy Marmorato
0:12:03
Regarding the Department of Environmental Protection, the Bronx has experienced significant flooding issues due to heavy rains, particularly from Bassett Avenue to Williams Bridge Road between Pelham Parkway South to Silver Street And Pierce Avenue.
0:12:18
This raises concern about the current sewer infrastructure capabilities to handle the increased usage due to new development.
0:12:25
Without strategic investment in infrastructure and comprehensive storm water management systems, we leave our community vulnerable to devastating consequences of flooding, including property damage, economic loss, and threat to public health and safety.
0:12:40
Furthermore, Baker Avenue currently presents a safety hazard as a 1 way street, and the increased traffic from new development will exacerbate the issue.
0:12:51
Given the expected rise in traffic due to the Metro North stations associated developments, I need the DOT to consider making Baker Avenue a 2 way street and possibly widening the street to improve safety and traffic flow Our parts department also plays a vital role in maintaining adequate community.
0:13:12
The proposed development will increase population density in the Bronx.
0:13:16
From the beginning, I have repeatedly brought up that the current and existing open green space and existing parks is not enough for an increased residence.
0:13:24
And we must find more open space.
0:13:27
Also, existing parks, my existing parks are due for major renovations.