In September 2003, the Mayor, the City Council and the Brooklyn Borough President formed Coney Island Development Corporation (CIDC) to spearhead and implement a comprehensive planning process for Coney Island and to create a coordinated economic development strategy for the area.
Crafted in collaboration with community residents and businesses, this Strategic Plan was released in September 2005 and provides a roadmap for CIDC and its partners. The plan outlines a vision for Coney Island with three major goals.
The vision for coney island
- Year-round entertainment destination
- Enhanced amusements and seaside attractions
- A vibrant neighborhood providing opportunities for everyone
Components of the plan
Four main components make up the plan. To explore how these components connect to specific areas within Coney Island, view our Strategic Plan Map.
Restore & Construct historic and new features to anchor new development and preserve Coney Island character
Implementation
Short Term
- Develop Multicultural Community Center
- Light Parachute Jump
- Enhance active and historic amusements
Long Term
- Enhance Aquarium
- Reactivate Shore Theater
Design public space improvements to make Coney Island attractive for residents and visitors
Implementation
Short Term
- Design and build streetscape, gateway and boardwalk improvements
- Support Mermaid Avenue enhancements
Long Term
- Construct Steeplechase Plaza
- Build Stillwell Midway
- Create new pedestrian streets
Connect Coney Island to the surrounding region with accessible transit and parking options
Implementation
Short Term
- Study pier and ferry feasibility
- Study internal transit loop
- Refine parking strategy and identify off-site parking location
Long Term
- Implement study recommendations
- Implement parking strategy
- Encourage private construction of public parking
Activate vacant and underutilized land to generate year-round activity and create seaside attractions that retain and grow the Coney Island spirit
Implementation
Short Term
- Prepare zoning recommendations & design controls
- Market Coney Island
- Program interim cultural activities
- Provide job training
Long Term
- Seek public approvals
- Develop City-owned land
- Attract private development
- Provide job placement
