![]() ![]() Maimonides Medical Center, which brought together hundreds of provider organizations and thousands of physicians to establish Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB), pledged $76,700. New York City Councilwoman Inez Barron worked to release $120,000 in discretionary funding that was allocated through DFTA. The Resident Association worked with ENYLDC to canvass for funding to support the renovation of the public space. A total of 15 percent – or 530 – of the 3,569 residents at Pink Houses are residents who are aged 62 and older. The group reached out to ENYLDC, - a local nonprofit that hosts the Annual East Brooklyn 5K Run/Walk - to help gather funding and design support for the public space. ![]() In 2018, the Residents Association at Pink Houses expressed interest in repurposing an underutilized playground as a space where senior residents could enjoy regular physical activity, wellness classes, and build connection with their neighbors. "We were committed to delivering a high-quality fitness space that residents of all generations could take advantage of, and we are excited to see the Hub become a community fixture.” “The value of having a dedicated space for seniors to exercise while maintaining social connections became even more pronounced during the pandemic, said Colette Pean, Executive Director of the East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation. "The Senior Fitness Hub fits all the needs we outlined and is a testament to what is possible when resident priorities and ideas are fully supported." “Our seniors were interested in a range of innovative fitness equipment capable of serving residents with wide-ranging exercise needs and mobility levels,” said Pink Houses Resident Association President Karen Caldwell. It is a great example of our residents, community-based partners and elected officials coming together to make New York an age-inclusive City.” “Communal outdoor spaces like this enhance the quality of life for older adults and help provide the community care they need to age in their homes and communities. “This Fitness Hub is an important resource for our older adult community as it provides them with a dedicated space to exercise, enjoy the outdoors, stay connected with neighbors, and maintain a healthy lifestyle,” said DFTA Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. “When communities come together in meaningful ways, neighborhoods become healthier.” “Fitness helps maintain physical and mental health, and it also builds stronger communities,” said Health Commissioner Dr. “This project is a testament to the passion and commitment of the Pink Houses Resident Association – who worked with the many partners represented here today to make this happen.” “Developing open spaces capable of improving the health outcomes of older adults living in public housing helps to ensure that they are able to age in place, and continue to be a stabilizing force in their community,” said NYCHA Chair & CEO Greg Russ. The outdoor area features a running track, stretching space, and several pieces of fitness equipment designed to specifically activate the exercise needs of seniors at the Pink Houses campus in the East New York section of Brooklyn. New York, NY - Today, NYCHA leadership joined representatives from East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation (ENYRLDC), the Department for the Aging (DFTA), Maimonides Medical Center/ Community Care of Brooklyn, Assembly Member Charles Barron, and New York City Councilwoman Inez Barron to celebrate the opening of a Fitness Hub targeted towards seniors at Pink Houses. ![]() Photos of the newly completed Fitness Hub are available here The $230,000 open space project made possible through the support of the Department for the Aging, Maimonides Medical Center/ Community Care of Brooklyn, and several elected officials will feature specialized exercise equipment designed for senior residents NYCHA And East New York Restoration Local Development Corporation Celebrate Opening of Fitness Hub Geared towards Senior Residents of Pink Houses ![]()
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