Health and Well Being

Idea Submission for The People's Money:
The NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) can help develop a program to address heating issues in senior residences through its participatory budgeting initiative, “The People’s Money.”
What is the problem your idea aims to address?
Provide a remedy to address the insufficient heat in Bedford-Stuyvesant senior residences. A proposal through the CEC could fund: • Emergency HVAC repairs in senior buildings • Weatherization audits to assess insulation and heat loss • Portable heaters or thermal blankets for immediate relief • Tenant education workshops on reporting heating violations • Partnerships with HPD and aging services to ensure compliance and support.
Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
Older Adults (65 +)

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