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=== Development and opening === | === Development and opening === | ||
The development of the shopping center accompanied the postwar residential expansion of Bay Terrace. During the 1950s, Cord Meyer Development sold portions of land associated with its family's holdings in [[Bayside, Queens|Bayside]] for residential development. The company retained a portion of the property for commercial use, providing shopping facilities for the growing neighborhood.<ref name="Website-2">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Ethan |date=2024-03-27 |title=Cord Meyer Development Company celebrating 120th anniversary | The development of the shopping center accompanied the postwar residential expansion of Bay Terrace. During the 1950s, Cord Meyer Development sold portions of land associated with its family's holdings in [[Bayside, Queens|Bayside]] for residential development. The company retained a portion of the property for commercial use, providing shopping facilities for the growing neighborhood.<ref name="Website-2">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Ethan |date=2024-03-27 |title=Cord Meyer Development Company celebrating 120th anniversary |url=https://qns.com/2024/03/cord-meyer-development-company-120th-anniversary/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Construction of the Bay Terrace Shopping Center began in 1960, and the center developed during the following decade alongside the surrounding residential community. Its location near near the [[Clearview Expressway]] and the [[Cross Island Parkway]] made it accessible to residents of Bay Terrace and nearby neighborhoods.<ref name="Website-2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=Ryan |date=2016-11-10 |title=Bay Terrace, a gem in northeast Queens |url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/bay-terrace-a-gem-in-northeast-queens/article_b75c4207-4183-5772-8b15-30afbd5637d8.html |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=Queens Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> | Construction of the Bay Terrace Shopping Center began in 1960, and the center developed during the following decade alongside the surrounding residential community. Its location near near the [[Clearview Expressway]] and the [[Cross Island Parkway]] made it accessible to residents of Bay Terrace and nearby neighborhoods.<ref name="Website-2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brady |first=Ryan |date=2016-11-10 |title=Bay Terrace, a gem in northeast Queens |url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/bay-terrace-a-gem-in-northeast-queens/article_b75c4207-4183-5772-8b15-30afbd5637d8.html |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=Queens Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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=== Redevelopment === | === Redevelopment === | ||
In October 2023, Cord Meyer Development announced a multiyear redevelopment initiative known as Moving Forward. The project was intended to modernize the shopping center and adapt it to changes in retail, including the growth of online shopping and demand for experiences beyond conventional storefronts. The planned improvements included renovations to building exteriors, parking areas and pedestrian walkways, as well as additional landscaping, outdoor seating and spaces for community events. The project also included upgrades to dining facilities and connections between different levels of the shopping center.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-10-19 |title=Cord Meyer looks to the future at the Bay Terrace | In October 2023, Cord Meyer Development announced a multiyear redevelopment initiative known as Moving Forward. The project was intended to modernize the shopping center and adapt it to changes in retail, including the growth of online shopping and demand for experiences beyond conventional storefronts. The planned improvements included renovations to building exteriors, parking areas and pedestrian walkways, as well as additional landscaping, outdoor seating and spaces for community events. The project also included upgrades to dining facilities and connections between different levels of the shopping center.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-10-19 |title=Cord Meyer looks to the future at the Bay Terrace |url=https://qns.com/2023/10/cord-meyer-looks-future-bay-terrace/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Website-1">{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Ethan |date=2024-06-24 |title=Construction underway on new features for Bay Terrace Shopping Center, including fitness center and restaurants |url=https://qns.com/2024/06/construction-underway-new-features-bay-terrace-shopping-center-fitness-center-restaurants/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
The redevelopment was planned in phases to allow businesses to continue operating during construction. The initiative also sought to make the center more suitable for pedestrians and visitors who use the property for dining, recreation and community activities, in addition to shopping.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shkurhan |first=Iryna |date=2023-10-24 |title=Old timers at Bay Terrace Shopping Center welcoming upcoming redevelopment project | The redevelopment was planned in phases to allow businesses to continue operating during construction. The initiative also sought to make the center more suitable for pedestrians and visitors who use the property for dining, recreation and community activities, in addition to shopping.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shkurhan |first=Iryna |date=2023-10-24 |title=Old timers at Bay Terrace Shopping Center welcoming upcoming redevelopment project |url=https://qns.com/2023/10/old-timers-at-bay-terrace-shopping-center-welcoming-upcoming-redevelopment-project/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
In June 2024, construction was underway on several elements of the project, including a new fitness facility in a redeveloped building that had previously housed [[Victoria's Secret]] and [[Applebee's]]. The plans also included new restaurants and improvements to outdoor gathering spaces.<ref name="Website-1" /> | In June 2024, construction was underway on several elements of the project, including a new fitness facility in a redeveloped building that had previously housed [[Victoria's Secret]] and [[Applebee's]]. The plans also included new restaurants and improvements to outdoor gathering spaces.<ref name="Website-1" /> | ||
In February 2026, Cord Meyer Development announced plans to build two five-story residential buildings containing a total of 145 rental apartments on portions of the shopping center's upper-level parking areas along 26th Avenue. The proposed buildings were planned to include a mixture of apartment sizes and residential amenities. The project was intended to use parking areas considered underutilized while retaining access to the shopping center's commercial facilities. The development was described as a more than $100 million investment, with completion targeted for 2028.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Ethan |date=2026-02-04 |title=Cord Meyer Development to add three residential buildings with 145 housing units to Bay Terrace Shopping Center – QNS |url=https://qns.com/2026/02/cord-meyer-three-buildings-145-units-bay-terrace/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLorenzo |first=Renee |date=2026-09-15 |title=Bay Terrace Shopping Center, Cord Meyer break ground on new $100 million residential housing development slated to open in 2028 | In February 2026, Cord Meyer Development announced plans to build two five-story residential buildings containing a total of 145 rental apartments on portions of the shopping center's upper-level parking areas along 26th Avenue. The proposed buildings were planned to include a mixture of apartment sizes and residential amenities. The project was intended to use parking areas considered underutilized while retaining access to the shopping center's commercial facilities. The development was described as a more than $100 million investment, with completion targeted for 2028.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marshall |first=Ethan |date=2026-02-04 |title=Cord Meyer Development to add three residential buildings with 145 housing units to Bay Terrace Shopping Center – QNS |url=https://qns.com/2026/02/cord-meyer-three-buildings-145-units-bay-terrace/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=DeLorenzo |first=Renee |date=2026-09-15 |title=Bay Terrace Shopping Center, Cord Meyer break ground on new $100 million residential housing development slated to open in 2028 |url=https://qns.com/2026/09/bay-terrace-housing-cord-meyers-development/ |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=qns.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gillespie |first=Max |date=2026-09-16 |title=Construction Begins On Development At Bay Terrace Shopping Center |url=https://newyorkyimby.com/2026/09/two-building-rental-development-breaks-ground-at-bay-terrace-shopping-center-in-bayside-queens.html |access-date=2026-10-21 |website=New York YIMBY |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 14, 2026 |title=CORD MEYER DEVELOPMENT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY AT THE BAY TERRACE SHOPPING CENTER |url=https://www.cordmeyer.com/news/Cord%20Meyer%20Bay%20Terrace%20groundbreaking%20press%20release%20for%20website.pdf |website=Cord Meyer Development}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{reflist | {{reflist}} | ||
[[Category:Bayside, Queens]] | [[Category:Bayside, Queens]] | ||
[[Category:Shopping malls in New York City]] | [[Category:Shopping malls in New York City]] | ||
[[Category:Commercial buildings in New York City]] | [[Category:Commercial buildings in New York City]] | ||