Would-Be Developer Pitches His Vision for a Remade Hampton Bays to New Community Group - 27 East

Would-Be Developer Pitches His Vision for a Remade Hampton Bays to New Community Group

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Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new "Main Street" for downtown Hampton Bays on land he owns between Montauk Highway and Good Ground Park.

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new "Main Street" for downtown Hampton Bays on land he owns between Montauk Highway and Good Ground Park.

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new "Main Street" for downtown Hampton Bays on land he owns between Montauk Highway and Good Ground Park.

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new

Developer Alfred Caiola has proposed creating a new "Main Street" for downtown Hampton Bays on land he owns between Montauk Highway and Good Ground Park.

Susan von Freddi, president of the Hampton Bays Beautification Association, said that there is a dire need for more office and residential space in Hampton Bays. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Susan von Freddi, president of the Hampton Bays Beautification Association, said that there is a dire need for more office and residential space in Hampton Bays. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Hampton Bays Alliance was founded by a group that felt previous community organizations were unfairly stifling discussion of the downtown revitalization plans. MICHAEL WRIGHT

The Hampton Bays Alliance was founded by a group that felt previous community organizations were unfairly stifling discussion of the downtown revitalization plans. MICHAEL WRIGHT

John Leonard said that the Hampton Bays Alliance was formed because the Hampton Bays Civic Association has taken a stance against

John Leonard said that the Hampton Bays Alliance was formed because the Hampton Bays Civic Association has taken a stance against "all development" in the hamlet. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Developer Alfred Caiola says that creating a new area of retail stores with residential apartments above them will revitalize downtown Hampton Bays into a vibrant and more attractive hamlet center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Developer Alfred Caiola says that creating a new area of retail stores with residential apartments above them will revitalize downtown Hampton Bays into a vibrant and more attractive hamlet center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Developer Alfred Caiola says that creating a new area of retail stores with residential apartments above them will revitalize downtown Hampton Bays into a vibrant and more attractive hamlet center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Developer Alfred Caiola says that creating a new area of retail stores with residential apartments above them will revitalize downtown Hampton Bays into a vibrant and more attractive hamlet center. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Caiola's architects said that having a mix of building heights, including some 3-story buildings, will give the development a more authentic appearance of a community that developed gradually over time and that having connections to Good Ground Park will be a boone for the park's usage and for businesses on Montauk Highway. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Caiola's architects said that having a mix of building heights, including some 3-story buildings, will give the development a more authentic appearance of a community that developed gradually over time and that having connections to Good Ground Park will be a boone for the park's usage and for businesses on Montauk Highway. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce President Christine Taylor. MICHAEL WRIGHT

Hampton Bays Chamber of Commerce President Christine Taylor. MICHAEL WRIGHT

authorMichael Wright on Aug 21, 2024
The developer who has pitched creating a new “Main Street” as part of an expanded downtown Hampton Bays presented his well-traveled vision to residents of the hamlet in a newly... more

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