What kind of development does Save Coney Island want to see in Coney Island?
First and foremost, we want to see as large an amusement park as possible with a mixture of rides and spectacle to create a world-class, innovative experience for visitors – a contemporary version of the experience visitors had from the early 1900s through the 1950s. Second, we want to see the low-rise character of the South Side of Surf avenue maintained by preserving and reusing the historic buildings there as of a historic district so the amusement area will always be inviting and open to the sky. We believe high-rise hotels and indoor entertainment should be located north of Surf Avenue and west of Keyspan Park. Finally, over the long-term we would like to see, dramatic improvements to the Aquarium, restored express train service to Stillwell Avenue, support and incentives for local entrepreneurs and artists, the Shore Theater restored as a venue for performing arts, ferry service from Manhattan, and much more. Generally, we want to see a Coney Island that celebrates its unique her
