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Christopher Marte: Lower Manhattan Accomplishments

Click on any neighborhood to see how Council Member Christopher Marte has worked to improve our community through legislation, advocacy, and community engagement.

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Lower Manhattan Neighborhoods

Welcome to the interactive map of Lower Manhattan. Christopher Marte has worked tirelessly to represent all communities in District 1.

Click on any neighborhood to see specific accomplishments:

  • Affordable housing initiatives
  • Small business support programs
  • Community safety improvements
  • Environmental sustainability projects
  • Public space enhancements

Christopher Marte has secured over $15 million in funding for district improvements and sponsored 28 pieces of legislation benefiting Lower Manhattan residents.

Tribeca

Christopher Marte has made significant improvements in Tribeca:

  • Secured $2.5M for Hudson River Park maintenance
  • Advocated for small business rent stabilization
  • Implemented traffic calming measures
  • Expanded free public Wi-Fi in public spaces
  • Supported historic preservation efforts

Civic Center

Christopher Marte's accomplishments in Civic Center include:

  • Increased funding for community centers
  • Created the Civic Engagement Task Force
  • Improved sanitation around government buildings
  • Expanded after-school programs
  • Launched "Green Civic Spaces" initiative

South Street Seaport

Christopher Marte's work in South Street Seaport:

  • Protected historic buildings from overdevelopment
  • Created Small Business Relief Fund
  • Improved flood prevention infrastructure
  • Expanded public access to waterfront
  • Supported cultural maritime events

Soho

Christopher Marte's accomplishments in Soho:

  • Implemented Soho Arts Preservation Act
  • Created affordable live/work spaces for artists
  • Reduced illegal hotel operations
  • Improved pedestrian safety on Broadway
  • Enhanced sanitation services

Chinatown

Christopher Marte's work in Chinatown:

  • Secured $5M for small business recovery
  • Fought against jail construction
  • Expanded language access services
  • Created Cultural Preservation District
  • Improved street cleaning services
Click on any neighborhood to see Christopher Marte's accomplishments in that area
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