(Vote) Should the City Acquire Empty Coney Lots Through Eminent Domain?

According to the New York Post the de Blasio administration plans on obtaining several empty lots near the boardwalk through the process of eminent domain. After the Bloomberg administration’s major revamping of the amusement district we wondered if the current administration had similar developmental interests.

The empty lot located on the former site of the original Thunderbolt Rollercoaster as well as empty parcels located on W. 23 and and W.12th are targeted for condemnation.

The city has made several unsuccessful attempts to acquire the former Thunderbolt property currently owned by the Bullard family. The property is primarily zoned for amusements and restaurants.

Hey..what about the landmarked former Coney Island Loews Theater?

Eminent Domain Procedure Law (EDPL) is a two-step process. The first step, the condemner decides whether it’s necessary to exercise it’s condemnation power. The second step is actual acquisition of the property which occurs in court.

Join us for a public hearing on Monday, October 19th 1:30pm at Coney Island Hospital.

We would like to know what YOU think about the city’s plan to exercise eminent domain.

We want public input.

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