""It's important that kids see something beautiful being built for them, for their self-esteem, for them to see they deserve this," said Francois Fortune-Blanchard."
""When you look at a map of rec centers throughout the city there is definitely a void in this Central Brooklyn area so the placement is really important," said NYC DDC deputy director of Cultural Institutions Daphne Lansky."
The Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center, nearing completion in East Flatbush, aims to fill a recreational void in Central Brooklyn. Offering a range of facilities including a half-Olympic swimming pool, basketball courts, and dance studios, the center focuses on both sports and arts. It aims to provide access to after-school programming and childcare while encouraging community engagement. Officials highlight the importance of developing such a space to enhance childrenâs self-esteem and well-being, especially in a neighborhood where youth often lack safe leisure options.
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