Fort Greene Park Plaza and Pavement Reconstruction

  • Design
    100% complete
  • Procurement
    60% complete
  • Construction
    0% complete

This project will reconstruct the oval plaza, lower plaza and sidewalk along Myrtle Avenue and staircases at St. Edwards Street and Willoughby Street and at DeKalb Avenue and Washington Park. The work will include pavement, drainage and handrail reconstruction, and new plantings, water features, lighting, seating, barbecues, and adult fitness equipment.

Project Update: Parks has reviewed bids received for this contract and identified the lowest apparent bidder. Working with external agencies, Parks is now reviewing the bid and the vendor’s qualifications.

Project Timeline

Design

Start Date: November 2016
Projected Completion Date: November 2017
Completion Date: August 2018

Procurement

Start Date: August 2018
Projected Completion Date: May 2019

Construction

The average time for construction is 12-18 months. The construction timeline for this specific contract will be established at the conclusion of the procurement phase.

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Funding

Total Funding: Between $5 million and $10 million
Funding Sources:
  • Mayoral
  • Borough President
  • City Council
Design of Fort Greene Park Plaza and Pavement Reconstruction

Location

Fort Greene Park , Brooklyn
Myrtle Avenue, De Kalb Avenue between Washington Park and St. Edwards Street

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Davey Ives
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Last updated: 04/25/2019