Controversial release plan 3 billion dollar casino Things can get pretty bad on Coney Island's famous boardwalk.
Brooklyn's Community Board 13 Land Use Committee on Wednesday dealt a fatal blow to the So Equities-led development team's glitzy “The Coney” project, closing some local roads and shutting down the high-rise tower. It rejected an application to buy air rights to build. and connect the proposed casino pedestrian bridge.
“We don't need more traffic, we don't need more gambling, we don't need more crime,” said commission member Angela Kravchenko.
The full board is scheduled to vote on the plan Wednesday, but the committee generally supports each committee's recommendations. Additionally, while community board opinions are merely advisory, they have historically had a significant influence on the city's land use review process, which is ultimately determined by the City Council.
The Coney project, located along Surf Avenue from West 12th Street to West 15th Street, includes a 500-room hotel, a convention center, and a concert venue. The project is contingent on securing one of three casino licenses the state plans to award in and around New York City by the end of this year.
At least 11 development teams are vying for the license, but only four, including Thor, require city approval before their proposed casino bids are considered by state gaming regulators.
Earlier this month, Manhattan's Community Board 4 dealt a major blow to the glitzy $12 billion casino complex proposed for Hudson Yards by denying zoning changes required by the companies involved and Wynn Resorts. Gave.
Kony's development team insisted that the committee's vote was not fatal.
“We continue to be encouraged by the growing number of community members and stakeholders who are supporting the historic investment The Coney is poised to bring to the Coney Island community. .” a “$200 million community trust fund” for trail and safety improvements; Spokesman Eric Koch said community grants and other amenities will be provided.
