As reported on the Prospect Heights Parents Association newsgroup, the Underhill Playground improvement project is still out to bid, and reportedly
has been re-bid several times. This past week, one group member asked
for help setting up a meeting with the parks liaison, capital projects
manager and council’s office.
Editorial: Isabel doesn’t mind the park in its unimproved state. Kids don’t need RFPs to have fun.
Editorial by Isabel: "Bah! Bird! Cat!! Uhhhwawawaaa."
"…DOT is continuing its efforts to improve safety in the Grand Army Plaza section of Brooklyn by improving a crucial traffic island next to the Brooklyn Public Library."
"Last week, DOT enlarged a triangular island that was initially built last year. This raised island provides extended refuge space for pedestrians who cross half of Flatbush Avenue and then await the rest of the crossing. DOT installed bollards along the entire perimeter of the traffic island to provide even greater protection for pedestrians."
WEINSHALL: "We received favorable comments when we installed this raised island last year – the bollards and the increase in space shall provide even more protection."
"A total of 39 bollards now surround the island – and DOT installed an additional 1,600 square feet of sidewalk. DOT worked in conjunction with the Prospect Heights Parents Association, who requested bollards as a means of further protection."