Ribbon Cutting for First Hicksville Mixed Use Project
Vision was out today with members of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Committee, Town of Oyster Bay officials, Nassau County Legislators and the G2D Group for the ribbon cutting of Hicksville’s first mixed use project. 35 Broadway is 6,000 square feet of shared office space on the first floor and 18 studio, one and two bedroom apartments on the second, third and fourth floor.
Folks said repeatedly that nothing would ever happen in Hicksville’s downtown and while it took a decade of collaboration between the Hicksville Chamber, Community Council, local civics and most recently the Town of Oyster Bay, redevelopment projects by the train station area are moving forward.
“This formerly vacant commercial space has been literally transformed by G2D Development Group and is officially open for business! This transit-oriented development offers what both millennials and empty-nesters desire – a new, mixed-use home near public transportation. I thank G2D Group for investing in downtown Hicksville, and our community at-large. This is only the beginning of amazing things to come for downtown Hicksville,” said Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino.
“We were drawn to Hicksville because of the potential we thought it could become, a phenomenal opportunity for redevelopment... The area’s overall density and the property’s proximity to the train station was key,” said Greg DeRosa, G2D Group.
“What a great day in downtown Hicksville to see the first mixed use building that is part of planned revitalization around the train station area. Hicksville Chamber members and civic association leaders have been working collaboratively for a decade to build consensus around well designed redevelopment that meets the needs of local residents and the downtown area. Kudos to the Town of Oyster Bay and the developer for their leadership in moving this great project forward,” said Vision Long Island Director Eric Alexander
Congratulations to Greg and Alison DeRosa from G2D Group for a wonderful looking building with amenities for the office space and residential units including a great rooftop.
Thank you to the leadership of the Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino and members of the Town Board in attendance including Councilpersons Vicki Walsh, Laura Maier, Michelle Johnson, Clerk Rich Lamarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato. Town staff including James McCaffrey, Leslie Macarrone and Colin Nash were instrumental in moving these plans forward as well.
Thank you also to Nassau County Legislators Rose Walker and Laura Schaefer for their ongoing support of revitalization efforts. Their IDA, DPW and Community Development Office have also aided the revitalization process.
Lastly a warm, thankful message to members of the Hicksville Downtown Revitalization Committee who planned and advocated for changes for many years always keeping the character and quality of life of their community in the forefront. Some who joined today included: former Hicksville Chamber President Lionel Chitty, Charlie Montana, Beth Dalton, Hicksville Community Council President Harry Single, Hicksville School Board President Phil Heckler, Northwest Civic Association’s Joel Berse and Cheryl Brown, Hicksville Gardens Civic’s Irene Guaraci and Susan Petrosillo, South Asian Chamber’s Harry Malhotra and Vision’s Elissa Kyle.
Thanks also to the other dozen members of the Committee who couldn’t make it out on a workday but were instrumental in keeping the process going on for a decade.
Community driven revitalization is the key to progress particularly when an area is not an incorporated Village. Stay tuned for further efforts bringing back downtown Hicksville.
Check out News coverage on News 12, CBS, Newsday, and LI Business News.
Hotel in Downtown Huntington Moves Forward
The proposed hotel in downtown Huntington is moving forward after years of delay. This 80 room facility at the old Town Hall provides a balance to the multiple restaurants, arts, cultural and entertainment uses in the Village.
This development was approved years ago in a different form and brought to fruition now by George Tsunis. The proposal will restore the historic Old Town Hall building from 1910 and expand to the east and south of the existing structure with parking underneath the building. The adaptive reuse of this historic building will allow it to continue to be used into the future rather than falling further into disrepair.
Vision has testified in favor of this proposal at multiple hearings and happy to see the progress on Main Street. Check out the story in LI Business News....
Riverhead Completes Survey for Revitalization Pattern Book
Downtown Riverhead is undergoing some updated planning around their many years long effort to revitalize their Main Street area. In addition to the promotional work being done by the Business Improvement District a new Pattern Book is being planned with input from local residents and business owners. Pattern books are a tool, like design guidelines or form based codes, to enhance placemaking and community character in an area by encouraging design that fits within the neighborhood.
The Town of Riverhead is driving the process and recently completed the first survey of the downtown showed support for some of the very creative events they have, concerns about public safety and a perception of a parking problem. The riverfront was seen as downtown Riverhead’s biggest asset, while vacancies were seen as its biggest weakness.
A great deal of work has been done over the last decade with new residential development, restaurants, hotels, theatre, grants for public space, infrastructure investment and many events. A pattern book will help to enhance and guide development into the future and complement the previous work that has been already completed.
Congratulations to Riverhead officials for initiating this process and thank you to all of the community members that have participated in the process.
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“This formerly vacant commercial space has been literally transformed by G2D Development Group and is officially open for business! This transit-oriented development offers what both millennials and empty-nesters desire – a new, mixed-use home near public transportation. I thank G2D Group for investing in downtown Hicksville, and our community at-large. This is only the beginning of amazing things to come for downtown Hicksville!” - Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino 
“We were drawn to Hicksville because of the potential we thought it could become, a phenomenal opportunity for redevelopment... The area’s overall density and the property’s proximity to the train station was key.” - Greg DeRosa, G2D Group
“What a great day in downtown Hicksville to see the first mixed use building that is part of planned revitalization around the train station area. Hicksville Chamber members and civic association leaders have been working collaboratively for a decade to build consensus around well designed redevelopment that meets the needs of local residents and the downtown area. Kudos to the Town of Oyster Bay and the developer for their leadership in moving this great project forward” - Vision Long Island Director Eric Alexander
