Brighton Beach Getting a Rezoning Too

While everyone’s been in a tizzy about the future of Coney Island, the city has been gearing up for a large rezoning of nearby Brighton Beach, points out Gowanus Lounge. Largely a reaction to some out-of-context apartment buildings that have risen in recent years, the city’s plan seeks to preserve the lower density character of the nabe while providing a few stretches for slightly larger buildings.