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Rob Garcia, landscape architect with Prospect Park Alliance, and colleagues described the scope of the four projects: reconstruction of the Lincoln Road playground at Ocean and Lincoln Road, safety and access improvements to the Fallkill Path, urgent roof and masonry repairs to the Picnic House, and a new standardized signage and wayfinding system in the Vale of Cashmere.

The nut graf: After the presentation and discussion, a motion for a borough board recommendation on all four capital projects was made and seconded; the roll‑call vote recorded 8 yes, 0 no and 3 abstentions, carrying the recommendation.

Garcia and his colleagues outlined the Lincoln Road playground schematic: a central, tree‑covered boardwalk, separate play areas for ages 2–5 and 5–12, an accessible ramp, repurposed tropical hardwood decking and existing play elements where feasible, new water‑play features targeted for younger children, and a new seating/gathering area. They said swings will include bucket swings and that some tire swings will be removed. Designers said steel slides follow existing park standards, while much play structure material will be rubinia (wood‑based) with netting to reduce direct steel contact.

For the Fallkill Path project, presenters showed plans for restored pavement, a new handrail on steep portions, improved lighting (tied to existing power sources), and wayfinding signage to indicate accessible and nonaccessible routes. The Picnic House scope focuses on urgent roof repairs to stop interior leaking, chimney and window masonry work, repair or replacement of a bay window that leans inward, spalling remediation and interior lighting and kitchenette cosmetic updates to support continued event use.

The Vale signage proposal would standardize park maps, directional arrow signs, stewardship reminders and interpretive panels fabricated on graffiti‑resistant high pressure laminate (HPL), with permanent information on aluminum panels and temporary event information on Sintra. Prospect Park Alliance said its facilities team would maintain the signs, and the alliance is fundraising for a park‑wide rollout; signage will be installed as capital funds become available.

Board members asked questions about playground shade, heat retention on steel elements, restroom proximity, sensory‑friendly spaces for older children with autism and whether community boards bordering the park had seen the designs. Presenters said the planned boardwalk and shaded areas would provide calmer, slower spaces and that the Lincoln Road restrooms are adjacent to the playground but are not part of this project scope. Prospect Park Alliance said community committee meetings with bordering community boards had taken place about 30 days earlier and that some boards indicated support.

During the public hearing process the board initially lost quorum and paused; later corrections to membership counts allowed a valid roll call. Chairperson Matzis moved the motion; the motion was seconded (recorded as \"Matthew\"). The final recorded tally was eight yes, zero no, three abstentions. The board noted that formal recommendation language and the presentation materials will be provided to community boards and applicants and that a final vote was carried that evening.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Brooklyn Borough Board Meeting, April 1, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Borough Board recommended four Prospect Park Alliance capital projects — Lincoln Road playground reconstruction, Fallkill Path upgrades, Picnic House repairs, and a Vale signage system — following a presentation and a roll‑call vote that the board recorded as 8 yes, 0 no, 3 abstentions.","taxTitle","Kings County - Brooklyn Borough, New York","taxId",3520,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6267513,"FloodNet project outlines sensor network, dashboard and community tools to track street flooding in Brooklyn",2383,935000,3318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3071395-b40bd86f972309e271c800b6a7e33934&start=935&end=3318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3071395-b40bd86f972309e271c800b6a7e33934/thumbnail_935000.jpg","/articles/6267513/Kings-County-Brooklyn-Borough/New-York/FloodNet-project-outlines-sensor-network-dashboard-and-community-tools-to-track-street-flooding-in-Brooklyn","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6267513-50019bd09cad0c8b390073df5125ec8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770458515&Signature=NTMBP6gPLUZT4J8hY0BcJRzP7SCdMTpUWYFnBdSTWvHipMrq6cwRNGrOqryr1DjlB47R~qnrKTQE9IJLFMonXK~E4GDybEpIADWfNqNBvoqTxfwrJZxnsxWcK5iSNGddAkCXRq64g466G5PC4tPbh4nP0XT1-MjKjX39HLqX5qxQ7wBxUHb1YQixkgwbMS~3kbT1DE-7XtgglYeKWSwmpwguywUByE0FY3x5pvJ-VTiesx-60e52wVp34S~gb6w0A1hTZS2T7JARQHvN3ipjfhOXWWj-qplGwmwD--HcNjtxi6mnZhEcfqU6btG6X8JKE13p8k8B~OPujKNF1yMMyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brett Franco, director of the Science and Resilience Institute at Jamaica Bay, Brooklyn College, and FloodNet project managers told the Brooklyn Borough Board on April 1 that FloodNet operates a network of street‑level sensors and an online dashboard to measure and share urban flooding data in near real time.

“Basically what we’re doing as a team is developing tools for real time urban flood monitoring so people can access data about flooding that’s happening on their streets as it’s happening,” Franco said during the presentation. He and project manager Polly Peroni described how the network reports water depth at individual intersections and feeds an alerting and data‑download system used by both residents and city agencies.

The nut graf: FloodNet said it currently operates 265 sensors across New York City with 72 installed in Brooklyn and aims to reach 500 sensors by mid‑2027. The project said it is primarily funded by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), shares data with New York City Emergency Management, and is developing neighborhood reports and downloadable CSV data for community use.

Franco and Peroni explained how the sensors are mounted and how they record depth. The team showed dashboard screenshots from the Sept. 29, 2023 storm remnants (Ophelia), when FloodNet measured an approximately 36‑inch reading under a sensor in Gowanus and recorded dozens of elevated readings across multiple neighborhoods. Peroni said the sensors are non‑camera distance sensors and that the network captured flood rise and fall over a period of hours during that event.

Peroni and Franco described the project’s community products: neighborhood flood reports (updated every six months), one‑page community profiles, bilingual outreach and translated educational materials, and workshops that teach residents how to read the dashboard and use the data for advocacy. Franco said FloodNet has received more than 1,000 public suggestions for sensor locations and prioritizes installations to achieve equitable distribution across boroughs.

Technical and operational details provided during the meeting included: the project has reduced per‑sensor cost to roughly $240–$250 using off‑the‑shelf components; sensors run on internal batteries recharged by solar panels; data are transmitted over cellular connections; and the team monitors device health for vandalism or mechanical issues. The presenters said sensors have been installed continuously for years in many locations and that earlier designs and documentation are publicly available on GitHub.

Residents and board members asked how FloodNet data are used to determine causes of flooding and whether data account for rainfall, tides or clogged catch basins. Peroni said FloodNet collects rainfall and tides in addition to depth readings and that those datasets are used to research causation, but that causal analysis requires additional work. A participant representing a City Council office said DEP can use the flood profile to infer clogged catch basins when drainage does not decrease.

On access and inclusion, the presenters said the dashboard and website (floodnet.nyc and datais.floodnet.nyc) are mobile accessible and that the project is working to improve WCAG and accessibility features. They also said that DEP currently funds the installation and that the core funding for deployment and data improvements is city funding, with earlier state and university support.

Community members asked about specific coverage: the presenters said there are five sensors in Coney Island, two in Brighton Beach and one in Manhattan Beach, and noted upcoming installs in Bay Ridge, Cypress Hills and parts of Bed‑Stuy and North Brooklyn. They invited community boards to request presentations and to submit sensor location suggestions via the project’s QR form and email (info@floodnet.nyc).

The presentation closed with the FloodNet team offering to share the presentation materials and to work directly with community boards on outreach and sensor siting. The FloodNet team emphasized that data are intended for residents, community organizations, researchers and city agency use rather than as a proprietary agency product.","A multi‑institution FloodNet team described a growing network of flood sensors and public dashboards funded by the Department of Environmental Protection that show street‑level water depth in near real time. Presenters emphasized community engagement, data products for advocacy and plans to reach 500 sensors citywide by mid‑2027.","actionData","errors"]

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