Ingersoll Houses, a NYCHA development in Downtown Brooklyn, received a $30,000 grant with residents encouraged to suggest improvements such as better lighting and after-school programs.
Kenesha Traynham-Cooper emphasized that the most crucial part of this initiative is allowing residents to dictate their needs and ideas for enhancing their community.
The initiative is backed by neighborhood stakeholder teams who originally campaigned for funding, highlighting the importance of grassroots movements in achieving local improvements.
Past funding has led to significant community enhancements like a basketball court and murals, showcasing how resident-driven projects can beautify and uplift neighborhoods.
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