New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced his planned collaboration with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) to develop and build new community spaces.
These plans include a $23 million mayoral investment which will fund a pilot program to develop open spaces – including new playgrounds – across Queens, the Bronx and Brooklyn.
“New York City’s parks, playgrounds, and open spaces aren’t luxuries, but necessities — playing a critical role to build community and nurturing our physical, mental, and emotional health,” said Mayor Adams during the announcement Sept. 14. “This investment in NYCHA’s playgrounds and open spaces is a down payment on our city’s future that will pay dividends for generations to come.”
