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New building structures for some community residents, accessible drug treatment facilities, increase funding for community organizations to combat the

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Do you have specific Neighborhood(s) in mind?
Coney Island, Marlboro
Which group(s) does your idea focus on? Select as many as apply.
Youth
Older Adults
Public Housing Residents
Justice Impacted People
People with Disabilities
Limited English Speakers
Immigrants/ Migrants
Unhoused People
Low Income People
LGBTQ+, "Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color"
Describe the challenge you want to address:
Newly constructed buildings not for community residents, lack of security in the community, drug addiction at an all time high, lack of resources for the community.
What is the solution to the challenge?
Addressing these critical issues in Coney Island requires a comprehensive, community-centered approach that focuses on equity, safety, and holistic development. Here are a few ideas to tackle these challenges, affordable housing for the residents that an allotment can go directly to community residents. Also, we can improve security in the community by implementing an increase in community policing and forming neighborhood watch programs. To combat the drug addiction problem, we can offer addicts access to treatment, create a harm reduction site, and implement funding for more community-based programs to deal with the community crisis.
Please provide your Zip Code
11224

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