People across the Rockaway Peninsula are talking about the need for a comprehensive plan & management strategy for a sustainable community.
Rockaway Planning Coalition is a collective group of local organizations and individuals working together to establish a comprehensive master design & management plan for the Rockaway Peninsula. This plan will lay the groundwork for phased capital projects along the entire 11 mile stretch of the Peninsula which will address transportation initiatives, waterfront access, economic development, programming and management strategies.
From the Nassau County Line to the tip of Breezy Point is an 11 mile stretch of land that makes up the Rockaway Peninsula; the longest stretch of public waterfront in the State of New York. This land is protected under the NYC Waterfront Revitalization Plan and Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to encourage public participation in establishing public programs, education and recreation. Yet the rockaway community has rarely been afforded an opportunity to receive such support by any of the city, state or federal agencies that manage it. Due to lack of funding, there is little consistency along the entire stretch of the Rockaway Peninsula. Issues over lack of lifeguards, public education, and swim/water safety along the waterfront have created concern amongst the community that there is a clear need to establish a community-led conservancy to establish better management practice for the entire Rockaway waterfront.
The Rockaway Planning Coalition is gathering data, statistics, and interviews with community leaders to create a working draft for a master design & management plan. We have presented our proposal to elected officials, our partner organizations and the community to lay the groundwork for a masterplan that will support a safe, environmentally friendly, public waterfront community.
We welcome input from local community members and organizations. To receive updates about upcoming community planning meetings and design charrettes please sign up for our mailing list, or contact us at info@rwalliance.org.