October 8, 2025
Highlights
- The White Plains Road Neighborhood Plan is a shared vision to bring new housing, jobs, and commercial growth to the Bronx.
- The public is invited to a collaborative process enjoining residents, businesses, and city leaders to plan together.
- An opportunity to shape the future of local commercial real estate (CRE) for long-term, inclusive prosperity brings a promising outlook to the community.
At NYCCREA, we believe that great neighborhoods are built when community and commerce move in the same direction. That’s why we’re supporting the White Plains Road Neighborhood Plan—a long-term vision led by the NYC Department of City Planning to deliver more homes, jobs, and investments along this vital Bronx corridor.
White Plains Road has always been more than just a street. It’s a living, breathing corridor of small businesses, local families, and real opportunity. And now, it’s entering a new chapter—one that invites all of us to help write what comes next.
As commercial real estate professionals who work across the Bronx, we see firsthand how thoughtful planning can transform neighborhoods without losing their soul. We want to ensure that future growth along White Plains Road supports affordable housing, local business vitality, and a thriving commercial ecosystem that reflects the people who live here.
White Plains Road Today
Today, White Plains Road serves as one of the Bronx’s most important commercial and transit corridors. Stretching from Castle Hill and Clason Point in the south to Wakefield in the north, it connects residents to subways, buses, and green spaces like the Bronx River Parkway.
The corridor is home to over 150,000 residents, and nearly one-third of households own their homes—a sign of strong neighborhood roots. Yet, 57% of renters are burdened by high housing costs, and many commercial buildings are in need of reinvestment or modernization.
We see this as an opportunity — to revitalize the corridor with new mixed-use developments, upgrade existing commercial spaces, and strengthen the business community that fuels local life. By combining community input with smart planning, White Plains Road can evolve into a corridor that’s not only livable but economically resilient.
A Neighborhood Planning Process That Includes Everyone
The White Plains Road Neighborhood Plan is built on community partnership. It’s not about bringing change to the Bronx—it’s about building it with the Bronx.
The planning process follows a clear, inclusive path: Organize → Learn → Create → Refine. This means gathering public input, exploring design and zoning options, and continuously improving ideas based on feedback.
Key Planning Topics
The plan explores how we can align housing, business, and infrastructure in ways that benefit everyone:
- Land Use: Encouraging smart, mixed-use developments that bring homes and shops closer together
- Affordable Housing: Expanding access while keeping long-time residents in place
- Transportation: Creating safer, more connected streets and transit options
- Economic Development: Strengthening small businesses and attracting sustainable investment
- Open Space & Public Safety: Making streets, parks, and plazas more inviting for families and shoppers
- Sustainability & Quality of Life: Building for the future, with green infrastructure and climate-friendly design
As brokers, we know that real estate doesn’t thrive in isolation. It flourishes when housing, commerce, and community work hand in hand — and that’s exactly what this plan aims to achieve.
The Opportunity for Commercial Real Estate
We see enormous potential for commercial real estate along White Plains Road.
1. Revitalizing Legacy Properties
Many commercial spaces are decades old and underutilized. With the right mix of zoning updates and public investment, we can breathe new life into these properties, modernizing them for today’s businesses while preserving the corridor’s character.
2. Expanding Mixed-Use Development
The plan encourages vibrant mixed-use projects—buildings that bring together retail, office, and residential spaces. This approach increases foot traffic, supports local entrepreneurs, and creates environments where people can truly live, work, and shop locally.
3. Strengthening the Business Ecosystem
With infrastructure upgrades and a focus on walkable, transit-friendly streets, the area becomes more attractive for both small and large tenants. For property owners and developers, that means stronger occupancy rates and long-term value.
4. Leading With Equity and Impact
As CRE professionals, we have a responsibility to ensure that investment is equitable—that new development benefits local residents and long-standing businesses. We’re advocating for growth that creates opportunity without displacement, ensuring that the Bronx’s economic future is shared by everyone.
A Call to Action: Let’s Shape the Future Together
We’re inviting you—residents, business owners, developers, and civic leaders—to join us in shaping the future of White Plains Road.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Attend local workshops and open houses to share your ideas.
- Participate in surveys and working groups focused on housing, transportation, or business development.
- Collaborate with local stakeholders and organizations to align goals for growth.
- Spread awareness by talking with neighbors and clients about the planning process.
At NYCCREA, we’re committed to being more than brokers—we’re bridge builders between community vision and responsible investment.
White Plains Road represents the kind of urban transformation we believe in: growth that’s inclusive, sustainable, and deeply rooted in community values. Together, we can ensure this corridor continues to be a place where people live well, businesses prosper, and the Bronx shines even brighter.
The public is invited to share their connection to White Plains Road — what they love most about their community, their priorities for the future, and how the Department of City Planning can best keep them informed throughout this process. The feedback gathered will help guide and shape the ongoing planning efforts. Learn more and get involved at nyc.gov/whiteplainsroad
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