March 12, 2026
Town of Babylon pushes forward with downtown revitalization efforts in Wyandanch and beyond. Learn key initiatives boosting local businesses and transit access.
The **Town of Babylon** continues its aggressive **downtown revitalization project** to breathe new life into aging commercial areas like Wyandanch, amid Governor Hochul's statewide push announced March 6, 2026, for Central New York winners.
Since 2004, the Town of Babylon's Office of Downtown Revitalization targets under-performing downtowns and corridors. It promotes **smart growth** and sustainability in areas with solid infrastructure and public transit, like recognizable neighborhood centers.
The Final Wyandanch Downtown Revitalization Plan is now public, focusing on the Wyandanch Intermodal Transit Facility and Straight Path Corridor. This builds vibrant downtowns near LIRR stations, enhancing walkability and business appeal in Babylon's south shore hubs.
The Babylon IDA supports projects like The Wel, 260 mixed-income units across from Lindenhurst LIRR station, offering studio to three-bedroom options with pedestrian access to downtown. With over 200,000 residents and easy NYC access, these efforts raise property values, create jobs, and beautify towns like Lindenhurst on East Sunrise Highway.
Babylon's initiatives mirror state trends, leveraging public-private ties for sustainable development. These efforts echo broader Long Island momentum, including the Babylon Town Board's approval of $2.5M in bonds for park upgrades and the groundbreaking of JPI's Portico, a 272-unit redevelopment in Long Beach. Stay ahead—explore LI Daily for more on Long Island real estate and development wins.
