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Funding request for Esplanade renovation project
2:46:50
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Council Member Diana I. Ayala makes a final request regarding the Esplanade renovation project in East Harlem. She highlights the progress made so far and identifies a gap in the current funding allocation that leaves 10 blocks in the middle of the project area unaddressed.
- Previous funding secured for North and South sides of the Esplanade through rezoning and allocations
- 10 blocks in the middle remain unfunded and are currently blocked off to pedestrian traffic
- Ayala emphasizes the importance of completing the entire project for consistency
- Director Jiha commits to discussing the issue with the Economic Development Corporation (EDC)
Diana I. Ayala
2:46:50
Okay.
2:46:50
And then I guess my final plug because this is my final budget.
2:46:55
We did have, know, I think I wanna thank, you know, former mayor de Blasio who was very gracious and and OMB in helping us get the the acquired funding for the Esplanade renovation.
2:47:07
However, through the rezoning of East Harlem, we were able to get the North Side Of The Esplanade done and then a few years ago we were allocated the funding for the South Side, but there were 10 blocks in the middle that are still falling into the river that are currently blocked off to pedestrian traffic that were not funded for some reason.
2:47:28
So I'm just putting it out in the universe because I don't I think if we're gonna invest so much money in making it beautiful, it doesn't make any sense to leave those 10 blocks that are like squarely in the middle out of the planning process.
Jacques Jiha
2:47:40
Okay.
2:47:40
I will I will talk with EDC to find out what's going on.
Farah Louis
2:47:46
Thank you.
Jacques Jiha
2:47:47
Okay.