Vote On What Neighborhood Project Speaker Corey Johnson Funds

CHELSEA, NY — Do you want more turnstiles at the 50th St. subway station? What about better lighting at New York City Housing Authority buildings' park areas? Or ADA-accessible bathrooms at the Hudson Park Library?

The City Council's participatory budgeting process gives District 3 residents the chance to vote on which neighborhood projects Speaker Corey Johnson will fund. About $1 million of projects will be funded based on residents' votes.

Residents of District 3, which stretches from the West Village through Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen, can vote starting Saturday through April 7. Kids at least 11-years-old are also eligible to vote.

The public can vote online here or in person at vote sites throughout the district, listed online here.

Twelve projects made the ballot this year. Below is the final list:

Hudson Park Library accessible bathrooms

Cost: $300,000
Location: 66 Leroy St.
Project: Renovate the library's restrooms to be ADA-accessible as a part of the branch's renovation.

Air conditioning at Muhlenberg Library

Cost: $375,000
Location: 209 West 23rd St.
Project: Replace the HVAC unit at Muhlenberg Library.

More accessible bathrooms at Park West High School

Cost: $170,000
Location: 525 West 50th St.
Project: Renovate two restrooms for District 75 students, the city's school district for children with special needs, who require staff assistance for going to the restroom.

PS 51 entrance accessibility upgrade

Cost: $250,000
Location: 525 West 44th St.
Project: Improve safety and accessibility at school's entrance with electric doors and improved lighting.

Upgraded water fountains for public schools

Cost: $300,000
Location: District-wide
Project: Install 35 new water bottle refill stations in public schools throughout District 3.

Improved lighting for parks in New York City Housing Authority developments

Cost: $600,000
Location: NYCHA Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses
Project: Improve lighting in park areas at Elliott-Chelsea and Fulton Houses.

Gertrude Kelly Park pathway repairs

Cost: $620,000
Location: 320 West 17th St.
Project: Renovate tile pathway in and around Gertrude Kelly Park.

Spray shower renovation at McCaffrey Playground

Cost: $450,000
Location: West 43rd St. between Eighth and Ninth Aves.
Project: Fund restoration of spray showers for children to enjoy and play safely.

Holland Tunnel area pedestrian safety improvements

Cost: $300,000
Location: Varick St. between Watts and Broome Sts.
Project: Extend pedestrian space along Freeman Plaza near the Holland Tunnel and install benches and lighting.

Street tree protection package

Cost: $200,000
Location: District-wide
Project: Tree guard, watering tree-gator and informative care tag for all street trees planted since 2017.

More turnstiles at the C/E 50th St. subway station

Cost: $303,000
Location: West 50th St. subway station
Project: Install two additional turnstiles at the entrance and exit of the C/E 50th St. subway station.

Real time passenger information - bus clocks

Cost: $200,000
Location: District-wide
Project: Real-time bus passenger information clocks at five bus stops, prioritizing the M11 bus route.