Council hearing spotlights Renewable Rikers master‑plan bill as DCAS and advocates press for clearer timeline and parcel control Council members, DCAS and environmental and justice advocates discussed Intro 1038, which would require DCAS to craft a master plan for Rikers Island’s redevelopment for sustainability and resiliency; advocates urged faster action and more interagency coordination, while DCAS said it supports the bill but noted jurisdictional and implementation fr

Rikers Island could transform from a notorious jail to a hub for renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure, but time is running out for a master plan!

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