"While the owners of the 3,200-square-foot lot on Prospect Avenue, Tom Angotti and Emma Matos Ramos, and community garden members fully supported Parks' acquisition of the greenspace, they also expressed concern about the New York City Department of Transportation's planned reconstruction of the Seeley Street Bridge, which borders the garden."
"The acquisition would make the garden eligible for labor and capital improvements through Parks' GreenThumb program, including raised beds, fencing, sheds, gazebos, pergolas, and internal water-supply infrastructure, depending on funding."
"Although owners and community members support accessibility improvements, they raised concerns about potential construction of the ADA-compliant ramp along the 100-foot right-of-way (ROW) under DOT jurisdiction. The possible construction of the ramp could block sunlight and direct"
The NYC Council approved the Parks Department's acquisition of Prospect Farm, a 3,200-square-foot community garden in Windsor Terrace established in 2010. The acquisition enables the garden to access GreenThumb program improvements including raised beds, fencing, sheds, and water infrastructure. However, garden owners and members expressed concerns about the adjacent Seeley Street Bridge reconstruction planned by the Department of Transportation. The 1930-built bridge requires replacement to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards, including an ADA-compliant pedestrian ramp. A preliminary DOT sketch showed the ramp could negatively impact garden operations, potentially blocking sunlight and affecting site functionality, despite community support for accessibility improvements.
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