Westbury Business Improvement District
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WestburyBID
Discover the authentic cuisine, cultural experiences, and business opportunities in our vibrant, transit-friendly village.
Why Westbury?
Location, Location, Location!
As is widely known in the real estate world, location is everything! Westbury is centrally located in Nassau County with a number of major roadways intersecting it, making it very accessible for vehicular traffic to access the area. The north - south corridor of Post Avenue is widely used by nearly 22,000 vehicles per day!
Mass Transit Friendly
Aside from the intersecting highways and streets making for favorable vehicular traffic, Westbury is a village that is very mass transit friendly with multiple bus routes and the Long Island Railroad having dedicated stops within the village. The Long Island Railroad stops at Westbury on the Port Jefferson Branch. The Nassau Inter-County Express Bus (NICE) runs the N22/22X, N24, and N35 bus routes through Westbury.
Diversity
According to the most recent census, Westbury’s population of over 15,000 people has a breakdown which is 55% white, 27% hispanic, 22% black, and 6% asian or other races. Aside from the racial mix you will find a number of different ethnic, cultural, religious, and LGBT cross sections within the makeup of the Westbury population all living and working together in a positive, friendly, and cohesive atmosphere. Diversity is the strength of Westbury as it provides a wide array of businesses which mirror the community around it. The authentic cuisine found in the Village of Westbury is very appealing to those with an domestic and international palate! Westbury is a village where differences are welcomed and embraced truly making it a “community for all seasons”.
A few places to start
A quick look at shops, restaurants, and services that help define downtown Westbury.
On the calendar
Westbury Street Fair
Vendors, food trucks, live music, a children’s market, and Zabo Circus downtown. Admission and parking are free.
Explore the full directory
Search, filter, and map every listing in the Westbury Village BID.
NY State Downtowns Revitalization Initiative
Total Investment
The revitalization benefits include:
- The initiative is expected to catalyze $130 million in investment to transform 20.5 acres of vacant land.
- The rezoning is expected to catalyze $500 million in investment for commercial, residential, and community space.
Major Projects
Key initiatives include:
- New housing units will enable existing residents to stay in place and young people to remain in the community.
- New diverse activities, mixed-income housing, and improved streetscape.
Local Businesses
Economic impact:
- The Village of Westbury will benefit from increased density and job growth.
- Projects related to the rezoning will benefit from increased population living close to the LIRR Station.