The city plans to demolish the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center to construct a modern outdoor aquatics facility as part of a $164 million revitalization effort for the Clarkson Street corridor. A new indoor recreation facility is also planned. Officials aim to honor the site's history by preserving Keith Haring's mural. Community and preservation groups, including Village Preservation, strongly oppose the demolition, citing years of advocacy to restore the center, which has been closed due to structural issues since the pandemic.
City officials unveiled plans to demolish the landmarked Tony Dapolito Recreation Center and replace it with a new outdoor aquatics facility, amid community opposition.
The project is part of a $164 million plan to revitalize the Clarkson Street corridor, including the construction of an indoor recreation facility across the street.
Mayor Eric Adams and Parks Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa stated they will explore ways to honor the site's history, such as preserving Keith Haring's mural.
Village Preservation opposes the demolition plan, describing it as outrageous, and emphasizes the significant community support for restoring the center.
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