Coney Island

Coney Island

Planning for Resilience on Coney Island Creek

A case study in New York's response to the Hurricane Sandy flooding in the neighborhoods of Coney Island and Gravesend.

August 28, 2016 - New York Economic Development Corporation

Coney Island's Facelift Manages to Keep the Wrinkles

A city led effort to revitalize Coney Island's famous boardwalk and amusements, started amid much angst from longtime business owners, has managed to achieve a delicate balance somewhere between Disney and seedy, writes Joseph Berger.

July 20, 2012 - The New York Times

Revamped Coney Island Opens

A new amusement and entertainment section has opened at New York City's Coney Island. Long suffering from disrepair and neglect, the new development marks a turnaround. But some locals still object.

May 31, 2010 - Yahoo News

Bloomberg's Coney Island Dream

NYC has purchased 7 acres of Coney Island from a developer, with the hopes of breathing new life into the People's Playground.

November 12, 2009 - The New York Times

New York's Coney Island Makeover Moves Forward

New York City's planning commission recently approved a plan to revitalize Coney Island.

June 20, 2009 - Crain's New York Business

Single Operator Suggested for Coney Island, But Character Loss is Feared

Theme park experts suggest contracting a single operator to manage Coney Island, but there's some push back from city officials who fear a loss of diversity and character.

May 19, 2009 - Brooklyn Paper

The Contested Future of Coney Island

Redeveloping Coney Island could be the biggest rezoning effort in New York City history. The controversial plan has many in the city up in arms.

April 27, 2009 - New York Daily News

Coney Island Concepts Debated

The Municipal Art Society wants Coney Island to be bigger and more attractive, but the developer says time-share hotels and big boxes are the key the landmark's financial sustainability.

February 19, 2009 - The New York Times

Coney Island Brings in Residences and Retail

Highlights of the Coney Island revival plan include new housing, shops, and recreational facilities--which some say have no place in the historic amusement district.

January 21, 2009 - New York Daily News

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