Coney Island Beautification Project Explained

Coney Island Beautification Project is an environmentally focused civic organization formed after Hurricane Sandy to involve the Coney Island community in the repair and enhancement of the local environment. Focused on Coney Island and surrounding areas, the Coney Island Beautification Project engages the community through community gardening and maintenance of parks, street tree beds, and other public green spaces.[1] [2] [3] [4] Pamela Pettyjohn, a retired New York City Subway operator, co-founded and is president of the organization.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 23, 2021. DEP transforms NYC water with 'Harbor Protectors'. July 3, 2021. Brooklyn Eagle. en-US.
  2. Web site: December 20, 2019. Locals Fear New Projects at Coney Island Creek Will Worsen Pollution. July 3, 2021. Bklyner. en.
  3. Web site: December 28, 2015. Coney Island and Prospect Park to host New Year's Eve celebrations. July 3, 2021. PIX11. en-US.
  4. Web site: Green Infrastructure Plan for a Resilient Coney Island Department of Landscape Architecture. July 3, 2021. landscape.cals.cornell.edu.
  5. Web site: Pamela Pettyjohn Cabot Celebrity Volunteer Cabot Community Celebrity Cruise. July 3, 2021. www.cabotcelebritycruise.com.
  6. Web site: May 19, 2020. Pamela Pettyjohn. July 3, 2021. Coney Island History Project. en.

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