Wyandanch Rising

About

Wyandanch is a hamlet in the Town of Babylon, with a predominately African-American and Hispanic Population. According to a 2000 Suffolk County Planning Report, Wyandanch was the most economically distressed community on Long Island. In the early 2000's Wyandanch's downtown lacked a sense of place or identity and suffered from blighted conditions, with many vacant businesses and boarded up buildings.

The Wyandanch Rising Vision:

Affordable, market rate and workforce housing
Creation of career and construction job opportunities for Wyandanch residents
Development of local businesses and economic growth
New space for community gatherings, cultural arts, health and wellness clinics and recreational areas
Collaborative efforts with organizations in the greater Suffolk County area for social and educational advancement
Focusing on healthy and environmentally-friendly values and lifestyles

Wyandanch Implementation Committee

The Wyandanch Rising Implementation Committee was established in approximately 2004, comprising a core group of residents, business owners, clergy and civic leaders to work with the Town to oversee the implementation of the community vision. This Implementation Committee has met continuously for over twenty years to guide the revitalization and act as liaisons between the Town and the Wyandanch community.

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What is Wyandanch Rising?

The Wyandanch Rising Project is a comprehensive community revitalization effort for the Hamlet of Wyandanch. Several properties have been purchased by the Town and will be used for economic development purposes. Funds for the project have been primarily secured through State, Federal, County and other community development grants and allocations.

The Wyandanch Rising Project includes but is not limited to:

The installation of sewers, prior to vertical development, for commercial entities in downtown areas;
Wholesale redevelopment of the downtown area under the project management of a master-developer;
Resource Center
Pre-apprenticeship training for local trades
Small business development support
240 units of affordable/workforce housing
50,000 square feet of retail space (new construction)
Street-scape improvements
New train station
Station plaza public green space
Solar roof installation for selected community facilities

Can I hook up to the sewer lines being installed for Wyandanch Rising?

If sewer lines are being placed directly in front of your house there is the possibility of hooking up to them. A very few homes in the area will have access to these hook ups. Specific information relating to the question of individual hookups must be requested from the engineering team responsible for the project.

If interested and logistically capable of being hooked up, the homeowner would be responsible for all fees and permits associated with gaining access to the sewer line. Contact Rich Groh, Senior Environmental Analyst, Town of Babylon (631) 422-7644 for more information.

Suffolk County is the official entity with ultimate jurisdiction over sewer development and hook up.

Contact the Suffolk County Sewer Agency, Craig Platt, (631) 852-4187, for more information.

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