New Community-Centric Planning Initiative to Create a More Walkable, Connected & Vibrant Corridor
First of Three Public Workshops Scheduled for Monday, August 31st at 6PM at Grinton I. Will Library
Mayor Spano Asks for Community Feedback
On Aug. 17, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced the launch of “Reimagine Central Avenue,” the City’s new community-centric planning initiative to redesign Central Park Avenue into a more walkable, connected and vibrant corridor. Serving as a vital shopping and business destination for decades, the initiative is taking a fresh look at Central Avenue’s potential for more walkable residential-retail neighborhoods. Currently, Central Park Avenue’s commercial corridor stretches 2.3 miles from Tuckahoe Road to the northern Yonkers boundary.
“Central Avenue has been an essential part of Yonkers for generations, and now we have an opportunity to reimagine its future in a way that reflects the evolving needs and aspirations of our community,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “Shopping and living trends are changing nationally and this initiative is about creating a renewed corridor that reflects that, while supporting local businesses and creating new opportunities for residents. Most importantly, this plan must be shaped by the people who live, work and shop here. I encourage Yonkers residents to participate in the upcoming workshops and public hearing, share their ideas and help us build a Central Avenue that will serve our city for generations to come.”
Residents and business owners are encouraged to participate in the planning process and attend scheduled public workshops and a public hearing to help shape the look and future of the corridor. The first of three public workshops will be held on Monday, August 31 at 6PM at Grinton I. Will Library, at 1500 Central Park Avenue, for the public to share their ideas on how Central Avenue can become a more welcoming place to live, shop, work and gather. Additional workshops will be scheduled over the next 8-10 months, culminating in a public hearing in June 2027.
Led by the City’s Planning and Development Department and design, planning and engineering firms MUD Workshop, Colliers Engineering & Design and KSCJ Consulting, Reimagine Central Avenue will analyze land use, zoning, design and infrastructure systems along the corridor, in addition to community feedback, to propose thoughtful project and policy recommendations that enhance the quality of life for the area neighborhoods.
For more information on Reimagine Central Avenue, visit www.reimaginecentralave.com