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The multi-billion plan was revealed by developers to the White Plains Common Council on Wednesday, Sept. 27, and entails a mixed-use residential, retail, and open space that would replace the 43-year-old vacant mall, which is located at 100 Main St. in downtown White Plains and closed in March 2023.
The development, known as District Galleria, is planned to span several city blocks and include seven residential towers with up to 3,200 apartments, 384 of which would be affordable; a retail space and food hall that would include several eateries and sitting areas; and an outdoor quarter-mile long green promenade with pet playgrounds, public entertainment, and art.
The plan was proposed by several developers, including Pacific Retail Capital Partners, The Cappelli Organization, SL Green Realty Corporation, and Aareal Bank. If completed, the development would be the largest conversion of an enclosed shopping mall into open space, mixed-use residential and retail space in the New York Metropolitan Tri-State region, developers said.
“As an urban renewal project that began more than 50 years ago, the reimagining of this property is integral to the transformation of Downtown White Plains, which began in earnest over 20 years ago with City Center," said Chief Executive Officer and founder of the Cappelli Organization, Louis Cappelli.
Cappelli continued, "The District Galleria will go a long way in making our local community more enjoyable, desirable, sustainable, and resilient."
According to developers, District Galleria would align with White Plains city officials' plan to expand transit-oriented development and enhance the city's skyline with buildings of mixed heights to "maximize views" and "create a light-filled and landscaped place of natural beauty and elevated design."
The development would be located in close proximity to the White Plains train station, developers said.
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