NYC planning commission approves rezoning for Coney Island
Posted June 17, 2009, 11:44P |
Contributed by Jeff
The New York City Planning Commission unanimously approved Mayor Bloomberg's 47-acre rezoning plan for Coney Island -- one officials say would preserve the area's dwindling amusement industry while also bringing 4,500 new apartments. The plan, pending council approval, calls for creating a new 9-acre outdoor amusement park off the famous boardwalk. The new park would be part of a 27-acre "entertainment and amusement district" that would also include indoor rides, games and other entertainment and high-rise hotels.
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