My Public Spaces professor Elliott Maltby had our class meet in Coney Island and walk to Brighton Beach via the boardwalk to discuss the changes that are underway-- mainly the acquisition of space by Thor Equities and the loss of old elements that connect the present to Coney Island as an entertainment district.
It brought to mind some photos my sister took circa 1999(?) which I share here.
Leading toward Brighton Beach however, the discussion turned optimistic. Brighton Beach Avenue under the tracks and continuing eastward toward Brighton 15th is bustling with activity she explained. It is a successive mall at a scale accessible to all. Low-rise buildings
No comments:
Post a Comment