Banks asks about ferry at Shirley Chisholm Park and state talks
Banks describes his district as an affordable housing hub and transit desert; Wong says there have been no substantive talks with state parks but will follow up.
Council Member Banks?
Sorry, I didn't give you a heads up.
That was coming.
You ready?
Yeah, thank you.
Thank you, Chiz.
First of all, I just want to say that my district is a unique district.
We are actually, a portion of the district has created probably the largest amount of affordable housing throughout the city.
And then the other portion, which is the East Flatbush, is part of the bottom 12.
And when we're talking about the expansion of transportation, we want, obviously, we want to look at every, you know, option.
And we also know that we have the Shirley Chisholm Park, which is obviously a space that is heavily utilized.
Has there been any talks with the state?
As you do know, that is a state park to possibly consider there for possibly having it be a ferry.
Or have a ferry at Churchill's Park?
I haven't had a substantive conversation with state parks about it, but happy to do some follow-up.