GREENER BRONX
Our planet is on the brink of a climate emergency. We have recognized the national attention to this crisis through the bold work of scientists, climate advocates, and millions of young activists. New York must remain at the forefront of this crisis by championing policies that reverse the effects of climate change and deliver a new sector of critical jobs. In coastal communities like ours, we must be doubly committed to this fight.
OUR VISION
Expand Green Spaces – Prioritize the health and wellbeing of our community by expanding the maintenance budget for Soundview Park and supporting the greening of existing playgrounds. This is a public health issue; passive park spaces are just as necessary as active park spaces for communities in The Bronx.
Peninsula protection - Decades ago, some people thought polluted rivers and streams were the prices we had to pay for progress. That’s not a world we have to live in anymore. Nor is it the future our children deserve. Our community has plenty of waterfront space, and we need innovative ways to reclaim the shoreline for public access and productive uses that benefit our community. Similarly, we need to protect our natural wetlands and ecosystems by finding opportunities to create a mosaic of habitats with high ecological value and function that provide environmental and societal benefits.
Retrofitting NYCHA – Support the long-term health of our community by ensuring that, where possible, NYCHA buildings have green roofs, rainwater repurposing programs, and other sustainable initiatives.
Fighting Climate Change Locally - We all want a safe, healthy future for our children and grandchildren. That’s why we need to do all we can on global warming. We must require green roofs on all public city-owned buildings, installing green roofs where we can, moving towards solar, hydropower, wind turbines, and getting fewer cars on the road through equitable and accessible transit options many others.
Amanda commits to keeping NYC’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 in the City Council and a just transition that benefits all New Yorkers.
In the City Council, Amanda commits to pursuing the expansion of mandatory organics collection citywide.
Amanda commits to continued support for congestion pricing to reduce traffic in Manhattan. This will make commuting to and from work from The Bronx more accessible and can be used to generate funds for essential subway repairs and enhancements. It also dramatically improves bus service through expanded and improved bus lanes, more vigorous bus lane enforcement, and signal improvements that prioritize buses as they travel through city streets.
Reclaiming streets to meet the public’s needs by creating People Priority Zones that restrict vehicular access, create public spaces, improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve air quality.
