WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, Manhattan (PIX11) — A vacant lot at the busy corner of Broadway and West 181st Street in Washington Heights could soon be transformed into a new charter school campus.
The proposal is generating both excitement and concern among residents and community leaders. The fenced-in property, overgrown with trees and vegetation, has stood largely untouched for years.
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Surrounded by shops, restaurants, a gas station and pedestrians going to subway stops, the lot has become a familiar sight in the neighborhood and a frequent topic of discussion.
Jumaane Saunders, founder of the Early Childhood and Family Hub of Washington Heights, said he supports projects that benefit local families…