January 2015 – Parks Committee

1. East 81st St. Bridge: Planning for an upcoming meeting with Parks Dept. officials about materials to be used on the new E. 81st St. bridge to the Esplanade--a joint item with the Transportation Committee.
2. East River Esplanade: Update by the Esplanade's project manager on the Parks Dept.'s role with construction of the 81st St. Bridge; and introduction of the City's new landscape architect for the Esplanade.
3. 1190 Second Ave.: Discussion of how to proceed with the Community Board's desire to convert 1190 Second Ave. at 63rd St.--which is now a construction area for the East Side Access transportation project (ESA) -- to a park once the ESA is completed. This is a follow-up on the resolution the Community Board passed at its December full board meeting. 

Margaret Price and Barbara Rudder, Co-Chairs

Minutes:

• 0115 Parks Minutes.pdf