What Isabel Castilla said on May 18, 2026

2:39:56I think the location generally makes sense because of sightlines. But not knowing if it’s going to impact trees that are extremely old is very important. Not knowing if there can be a ramp that’s needed is really important because the ramp will occupy space that then impacts other sites. So in the general vicinity, the location is fine.Isabel CastillaCommissioner · Public Design Commission · May 18, 2026Open the meeting at 2:39:56
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May 18 · Commission meetingThe committee meeting began with a conceptual review of a sports center in Willowbrook Park, Staten Island; no public testimony or vote was taken.Speakers: Isabel Castilla, Laurie Hawkinson
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Two public speakers a meeting; the biggest crowd, 7, came on Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Item 30481, preliminary review for the Conservatory Water Basin and Boathouse Terrace in Central Park, was presented; no one testified, and the project was announced as "unanimously approved."7 speakersAug 17, 2026DOT staff presented a conceptual review of a streetscape master plan reconstruction of Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn; no public testimony or vote was taken.1 speakerJan 20, 2026A committee meeting reviewed the amended preliminary design for the reconstruction of Damrosch Park; no public testimony or vote was taken.1 speaker
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