Overview
- Mayor Eric Adams and Parks officials announced more than $1 billion in capital funding through 2032 to fully reconstruct the 2.4–2.5 mile Riegelmann Boardwalk.
- The rebuild will replace structural piles, decking, and utilities, add ADA-compliant access points and building upgrades, and elevate select sections with a potential tiered design to boost coastal resilience without blocking views.
- NYC Parks and NYCEDC will lead procurement, with an EDC request for design proposals expected early next year and community input ramping up before construction.
- Work will be delivered in phases over several years to maintain beach access, with outreach to local businesses, the New York Aquarium, NYCHA residents, and Community Board 13.
- The project anchors the broader Coney Island West initiative that includes roughly 1,500 new homes and a $42 million renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center.