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Overview & Mission

CONEY ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Coney Island Development Corporation (CIDC) is charged with spearheading and implementing a comprehensive planning process for Coney Island and creating a coordinated economic development strategy for the area.

Coney Island Development Corporation was formed in September 2003 by the Mayor, the City Council and the Brooklyn Borough President. CIDC's Board of Directors is made up of 11 members and includes City officials, area residents and local and Brooklyn-wide business and community leaders.

MISSION STATEMENT

Coney Island Development Corporation works to make Coney Island a year-round, world-class recreational oceanfront destination through business development, job creation, new housing and unique cultural events.

Goals

  • Develop year-round businesses to strengthen the Coney Island economy and encourage the development and retention of existing businesses
  • Improve neighborhood conditions and quality of life, parks and other community facilities
  • Facilitate the development of vacant and underutilized properties
  • Encourage the development of new housing to create a stable consumer base in the neighborhood