Q&A
Discussion on potential expansion of containerization to lower density areas
1:10:18
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135 sec
Council Member Restler inquires about the possibility of expanding the contour bin model to lower density areas, such as brownstone communities with 1-4 family homes. Commissioner Tisch responds positively to the idea, despite it not being currently planned.
- Tisch expresses surprise at the request, noting previous feedback suggested resistance to on-street containers in lower density areas due to parking concerns
- Restler emphasizes that some communities are willing to trade parking spots for better garbage containerization
- The discussion highlights the importance of flexibility in implementing containerization across different communities
- Tisch agrees to follow up and potentially adjust planning based on constituent feedback
Lincoln Restler
1:10:18
I have a few questions, mostly trying to just kind of better understand this.
1:10:23
I get a lot of incoming from community members.
1:10:25
Whenever there's change, there's questions and concerns.
1:10:30
I really love these contour bins and what you're doing in Shawn's district and Chair of Brae's district in West Harlem.
1:10:35
And I have brownstone communities that are not more than 10 units, not more than 30 units, that would also really like these bins on their blocks and in their streets.
1:10:47
In fact, they're struggling with some of the changes to containerization, and I, I can get into that in a little bit.
1:10:52
But is there a world in which we can have some more flexibility and see this model also available in some lower density areas, 1 to 4 family areas, you know, you know, on average, but, you know, brownstone communities like Brooklyn Heights or, Cobble Hill, places that Borham Hill would love to see that model of containerization?
Jessica Tisch
1:11:15
The answer is yes.
1:11:17
It is definitely possible.
1:11:19
It is, as you know, not currently contemplated, but I'm happy to have follow-up conversations with you about it.
1:11:29
I'll say I am a little surprised and pleased to get this question because a lot of the feedback that we have heard is in in lower density parts of the city, where you don't have the big buildings.
1:11:45
We've heard anecdotally that they don't want the on street containers because it does have implications for parking.
1:11:53
The Manhattan Community Board 9, for example, our environmental review estimates it.
1:11:58
Again, we don't know how many, 10 to 30, but about 2, 3 percent like that.
1:12:02
But I would be happy to follow-up with you and speak to your constituents so that, if we have to make an adjustment in our planning, we can.
Lincoln Restler
1:12:10
I think the conversation that Chair Brea and I have been having is, like, different communities may want different things.
1:12:14
And having that flexibility is important.
1:12:16
And I can say, in my community, we are totally happy to do the trade off of a parking spot here and a parking spot there for a more a more seamless containerization of our garbage.
1:12:27
And so if we can follow-up, I appreciate it and would love to make that happen.
1:12:30
Would it be okay if I just ask a couple more questions?
Shaun Abreu
1:12:32
Please go ahead.
Lincoln Restler
1:12:33
Thanks so much.
