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Residents, NYCHA advocates press for Queensbridge investments, schools and parks as rezoning proceeds
Summary
Queensbridge residents and advocates used the DCP presentation to demand capital investment in Queensbridge Houses, school seats and more upland open space; DCP said it is working with NYCHA to address vacancies and Jacob Riis Center improvements and that the DEIS finds a need for 2–3 elementary schools in the study area.
At the Queensborough land‑use hearing, elected officials, NYCHA advocates and community boards pressed city agencies to prioritize investments in Queensbridge Houses, additional school seats, and upland open space as the Long Island City rezoning advances.
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards repeatedly asked DCP and partner agencies for specific commitments to Queensbridge residents. Richards said he wanted "real infrastructure investment" and referenced prior flooding and water‑main concerns in the area.
DCP and partners' responses: Hae Kyung Yang of DCP said the plan recognizes the need for neighborhood investments and city capital commitments during review. "We've had heard from the community members of…
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