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Chair Marte opens public hearing on LU 114 Queens CD2 Walk to Park site selection

New York City Council · Jul 22, 2026 · starts 0:02:12 · 53 sec

Marte formally opens the hearing on LU 114, describing the application by the Department of Parks and Recreation for acquisition and site selection of 21 privately owned sites for future park development in Queens Community District 2, covering Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Blissville, and West Maspeth.

Christopher Marte

I now open a public hearing on LU 114 for Queens CD2 walk to park site selection.

Christopher Marte

An application by Department of Parks and Recreation for approval of city acquisition and site selection of 21 privately owned site for future park development in Queens Community District 2.

Christopher Marte

This proposal seeks to create a new parkland and to increase access to open space resources for the neighborhoods of Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside,

Christopher Marte

Blessville, and West Mass Beth, located at Councilmember Wan and Krishna's district.

Christopher Marte

Appearing today on the panel are Colleen Alderson, Gabriela Capo, and Julia Dowling.

Christopher Marte

Those who wish to testify remotely must register online by visiting the council website at council.nyc.

Christopher Marte

That GOV slash land use.

Christopher Marte

Panelists, please ensure that your microphone is on.