# HEMPSTEAD | Front & Washington St | FT | 5 FLOORS

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**Created:** [January 11, 2015, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/hempstead-front-washington-st-ft-5-floors/1385 "2015-01-11T00:46:32Z")\
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## [Hempstead Village redevelopment plan’s first phase gets OK](http://www.newsday.com/long-island/towns/hempstead-village-redevelopment-plan-s-first-phase-gets-planning-board-ok-1.9631214?pts=932426)

By JOHN ASBURY November 18, 2014 8:53 PM

> The Hempstead Village Planning Board approved two five-floor apartment buildings to be constructed in the first phase of the $2.5 billion downtown redevelopment project.

> The board voted 3-2 Monday for Plainview-based Renaissance Downtowns to build the 336-unit apartments at Washington and Front streets. The site now is used for two parking lots across from Hempstead Town Hall.

> […]

## [Renaissance Downtowns – UrbanAmerica Update Fall 2014](http://renewhempstead.com/2014/12/18/renaissance-downtowns-urbanamerica-update-fall-2014/)

December 18, 2014 Written by Brandon P.

**PHASE 1**

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> Renew Hempstead has been working with the Hempstead community for nearly three years now, meeting with dozens of organizations and thousands of individuals. Throughout this period, there has been a constant stream of enthusiasm about the upcoming downtown revitalization and the tremendous economic and social benefits that it will bring to our Village.

> The final milestones before construction can begin are now in place, as the plans for the first phase of development has been approved by the Village of Hempstead, allowing for **groundbreaking in the Spring of 2015**. This **first phase will consist of 336 market rate residential units** that have been designed in a manner to provide affordability relative to other new residential developments. In addition, the developer is working with local property owners that will enable the development of a mixed-use project on Main Street, near the train station, that will include retail and commercial on the ground floor and mixed-income residential above. Even better, Hempstead residents will have priority for these apartments, following through on the developer’s pledge to provide for our community first and foremost.

> **Occupancy is not expected until the middle of 2016.**

> […]