harlem river basketball also progressing...

This project is less complex than the ballfield, but some labor issues with the contractor caused them to fall way behind for a while. Fortunately they have put forward a huge effort recently and were helped by some unseasonably good weather here in NY, so now they are almost back on schedule.

















Like the ballfield, they now have all the curbs in place.





















One side is a moderately large retaining wall which was a little tricky. It was almost done when I took this photo so it should be complete by now. I'm sure it'll be a great canvas for graffiti, like every wall in the city, but that is the way it must be. Hey, maybe it'll be cool graffiti.

And finally, a couple shots from the groundbreaking ceremony in November...

















Before the program started, Parks Commissioner Benepe led the waiting masses in a rousing chorus of the SpongeBob SquarePants theme song. I guess his kids like the show a lot... so apparently he pulls that out sometimes when there are lots of kids present. I was honored to have my park qualify as SBSP-worthy.


















Here's Comm Benepe with local residents and various politicians digging the ceremonial first shovelful. The residents seemed pretty excited for their new park. We'll see how they like the Yawning Chasm of Doom that I slipped into the contract at the last second.