2008
A Letter from CIDC President Lynn Kelly
April 17, 2008
Learn more about some recent modest adjustments to the Coney Island zoning framework that have both strengthened our finalized plans and will help to move this critically important project toward completion.
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the doe fund, inc to provide sanitation services in coney island
April 10, 2008
CIDC will contract with the Doe Fund, Inc. to provide supplementary sanitation services in the amusement area during weekends this summer. CIDC takes pride in maintaining the street aesthetic in Coney Island as it works to improve the Coney Island experience for residents and visitors alike.
street banner installation to celebrate iconic coney island
April 10, 2008
The amusement district will soon play host to a colorful series of banners that will celebrate iconic neighborhood landmarks and traditions and the unique flavor of Coney Island. The vibrant images are expected to be on display by the end of May.
NYCEDC and NYC parks department commence restoration of historic B&B Carousell
March 24, 2008
Carousel experts and fine art movers arrived at the Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) in late March to delicately pack up Coney Island’s 89-year-old Bishoff & Brienstein (B&B) Carousell. The entire set of colorful antique horses and other carousel components have been temporarily transferred to Marion, Ohio, where they will be meticulously restored by a team led by Todd Goings of Carousels & Carvings, Inc. (C&C), a nationally recognized expert in the field.
CIDC announces student writing competition: my vision of the future of coney island
March 14, 2008
Coney Island Development Corporation is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the First Annual Student Writing Competition for students in Coney Island in grades 1 through 12. The goal of the competition is to encourage the youth of Coney Island to think of themselves as community stakeholders and to promote awareness of their roles in the future of Coney Island. Submissions of up to 500 words are being accepted now through April 18.
The City of New York to Hold Public Hearing on the Proposed Scope of Work for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement on the Coney Island Rezoning
February 13, 2008
Visit the Office of Environmental Coordination for more info.
CIDC Hosts Community Information Sessions on the City’s Rezoning Plans for Coney Island
January 8, 2008
CIDC and the New York City Department of City Planning hosted three well-attended information sessions on January 7th and 8th to share details and address questions regarding the City’s rezoning framework for the Coney Island amusement and entertainment area.
NYCEDC and NYC Parks Announce Selection of EDAW and Rockwell Group as Design Team for Steeplechase Plaza
January 3, 2008
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in cooperation with the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks), has selected a consultant team headed by EDAW Inc. and Rockwell Group for design services for Steeplechase Plaza, a key component of CIDC's Strategic Plan.
