For the first time about the reconstruction of the existing Infusco public library began in early 2017, after which the experts of several months studied the views of local residents.
Thanks to good feedback from local authorities, the library will not be easy updated: area residents will get a new kindergarten for 50 kids and, importantly, additional apartments for low-income families and the elderly. Under primary school with 3 classrooms will be allocated not less than 4 sq ft (1,2 m). In addition, the project envisages the creation of a recreational zone with an area of 1.35 sq ft (412 sq m).
The funding is part of the program ELLA, 25-30% of the apartments will be available on an ongoing basis by program MIN. The land will remain owned by the city that if the developer does not extend the operation of the apartments will be able to take appropriate action.
New residential complex Elisa includes 175 low-cost apartments, which will be able to claim, first of all, those new Yorkers whose income is from $20 040 to $ 40 080. Almost 20% of the total number of housing reserved for families of 3 earning up to $26, thousand. a year.
Updated Inwood Library will get another building with separate areas for teaching adults and children, computer and reading rooms and, thanks to $5 million from the Fund, Robin hood and HPDwill retain its former size.
At the time of reconstruction to the residents of Inwood have access to the temporary library.
