Long Island’s retail landscape is in the middle of a transformation, and one of the most ambitious projects underway is happening right in the heart of Nassau County. The Shops on Broadway in Hicksville, formerly known as Broadway Commons, is set for a sweeping $175 million redevelopment that will deliver something the market is actively demanding: a modern, mixed indoor-outdoor shopping and entertainment destination built for the way people actually want to spend their time in 2026.
A Retail Format Built for Today’s Consumer
Today’s consumer wants more than a place to shop. They want experiences, dining, entertainment, and environments that invite them to linger. The national trend has moved decisively toward open-air formats, outdoor plazas, and activated common spaces and the Shops on Broadway is being rebuilt to deliver exactly that, while retaining its enclosed mall component. That combination makes it genuinely unique on Long Island: the only major retail destination that will offer indoor space alongside open-air plazas, dining, and entertainment all in one place.
The redevelopment calls for the addition of outdoor plazas, enhanced architectural elements, and a tenant mix that blends retail, experience and dining. At the same time, the enclosed mall portion remains intact, giving shoppers and tenants the best of both worlds.
The District: A New Entertainment Hub
Perhaps the most compelling piece of the redevelopment is the addition of an entertainment hub called The District, which positions the Shops on Broadway as a multi-hour destination the kind of place families, couples, and groups of friends come to spend an evening, not just complete a transaction.
A Major Retail Anchor: BJ’s Wholesale Club
On the retail side, the redevelopment includes the construction of a freestanding 105,000-square-foot BJ’s Wholesale Club. BJ’s is a strong anchor choice for this trade area, as it drives frequent, high-volume trips and serves the dense residential population that surrounds the Hicksville corridor. The addition of EV charging signals that the ownership group is building for the next decade, not just the next lease cycle.
Timeline and Where Things Stand
Construction is projected to start late this year, with full project completion expected in 2028.
The investment reflects serious long-term confidence in the trade area. Originally estimated at $100 million in June 2024, the project has grown to $175 million, driven by expanded plans for the entertainment and restaurant spaces, the open-air plaza design, and enhanced architectural elements throughout.
Why This Matters for the Broader Long Island Retail Market
The Shops on Broadway redevelopment reflects exactly what the market is asking for right now. Retailers, restaurateurs, and franchise operators increasingly seek locations that offer modern amenities, experiential co-tenancy, and environments that generate dwell time — not just foot traffic. Hicksville delivers all of that, and then some.
When the project completes in 2028, the Shops on Broadway won’t just be a redeveloped mall it will be one of the most complete retail and entertainment environments on Long Island.
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