PORT CHESTER, NY (September 12, 2025) — Port Chester is pushing forward with a plan called “The Loop” to create a more walkable village, connecting key areas from the waterfront to the downtown business district and beyond.
The initiative builds on a vision for a walkable village, recalling Port Chester’s traditional reputation for retail sales and shopping every Thursday night in Westchester. Over time, many retail businesses have closed, with some moving to other towns and others unable to compete with big box and online retailers, resulting in permanent closures.
The goal extends beyond bringing people back to N. Main Street, recognizing ample retail and development opportunity throughout the DRI Catchment area. To connect these active areas systematically, the plan envisions a uniform circular path from the waterfront, through the downtown business district, to the secondary retail area, past the MTA’s train station and Capital Theatre, down to Liberty Square, and back to the waterfront.
Described as a yellow brick road, the loop includes implementing unique sidewalks, plantings and lighting schemes. This design allows pedestrians to follow “The Loop” to get back to the train, find the waterfront, or park and walk to The Cap’.
The project focuses on completing the waterfront segment by reconstructing the promenade walkway from the southernmost corner of the “Gut” to Bar Taco. This phase involves paving the entire stretch with decorative stamped concrete, addressing minor drainage issues, installing lighting, adding seating areas and enhancing the space with landscaping.
These upgrades aim to create a welcoming, functional and visually appealing environment for public enjoyment. The waterfront spans approximately 1,600 linear feet.
The highlighted section represents the central activation zone owned and operated by the Village of Port Chester. It includes coastal areas and an expansive urban park zone adjacent to the Costco parking lot that Port Chester will revitalize and rejuvenate for residents and visitors.
The waterfront promenade section will retain individual features due to its proximity to the Byram River, while exhibiting attributes and design details shared along the path’s total circumference to the MTA Train Station and Capital Theatre and through the Liberty Square village center.
Construction documents are coming soon.
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