Westbury Commons is a new transit-oriented development proposed on an MTA-owned surface parking lot at the Westbury station of the Long Island Railroad. The project includes a 5-story building with 184 apartments (10 percent dedicated to affordable housing) and over 2,000 sq.ft. of retail. Designed to prioritize pedestrians and transit connectivity, the project creates a new gateway to downtown Westbury while strengthening the relationship between the station and the surrounding streetscape.

The building’s massing is composed of a series of articulated volumes that break down the scale of the long facades and establish a dynamic, varied streetwall along Railroad Avenue, Post Avenue, and the LIRR platform. Setbacks at the upper levels and between volumes introduce further variation in the building’s profile and create opportunities for balconies and terraces. The facade incorporates several shades of brick, varied bonding patterns, and detailed coursing to add depth and texture and reflect the existing character of the streetscape.

Westbury Commons is anchored by a new, landscaped public plaza at the corner of Railroad and Post Avenues, with a direct connection to the LIRR platform. The plaza provides a new public gathering space and a welcoming sense of arrival for commuters and visitors, making the station area more accessible, reinforcing Westbury’s walkable character. Parking is located behind the building to eliminate exposed parking along the street frontage and maintain an active, pedestrian-friendly streetscape.

At the corner of Post and Railroad Avenues, a ground-floor restaurant helps mark the entrance, with a canopy over its outdoor seating area reinforcing the corner’s prominence and creating a welcoming presence along the public plaza. An arched porte-cochère along Railroad Avenue marks the primary entrance, connecting the residential lobby and amenity spaces to the public realm and establishing a distinctive sense of arrival.

Amenities include a fitness center, a roof terrace with barbecue grills, a multi-sport simulator, a resident lounge, and coworking space.