What's Happening in Brooklyn, NY…

A diverse group is condemning the city’s plans to replace sections of Brighton Beach’s boardwalk with material other than wood.

On January 18, a group including City Councilman Mark Treyger came together to send a message to Mayor de Blasio that the proposed update to the wooden Brighten Beach boardwalk was not what they wanted.

Other officials, such as Comptroller Scott Stringer and Borough President Eric Adams, along with residents and public advocate Letitia James, called on the city to reconsider its plans to replace sections of the Riegelmann Boardwalk here.

According to Treyger, the proposal to replace some wooden sections with concrete ones between Brighton 15th Street and Coney Island Avenue would alter the whole character of the area. The original wooden planks were laid in 1923. It may be due to the lack of proper maintenance and the cost associated with keeping the wooden boardwalk in good condition that has fed the idea of a concrete replacement.

As sections leading to the Brighton Beach area have been replaced by recycled plastic slats overlaying concrete, opposition has grown. Although the manmade materials are stronger and less costly to maintain, opponents believe they are destroying the ambiance of the iconic walkway.

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