BUILDING ON A RICH HISTORY
A WORLD-CLASS DESTINATION
Coney Island has been an exciting destination for recreation for more than a century. The shores of the ocean have drawn in people from all walks of life since the 1800s, and the internationally acclaimed amusement parks, rides and melting pot of the area have been a true sensation.
1609
Dutch explorer Henry Hudson lands on Coney Island
1824
First bridge links Coney Island with Brooklyn
1880s-1910s
“Golden Age” of amusement park development on Coney Island
1920
The Subway connects Coney Island with Manhattan and Brooklyn
1939
Year-round residential population hits 100,000
1950s
Large scale residential development
Late 1980s
1,000 single-family, owner-occupied homes built
2010
Luna Park re-opens
The next chapter in Coney Island's rich history is about to begin. And it's an exciting one, with more lively experiences, more investment in the local community, and more opportunity for all.
