Huntington Shopping Center Celebrating $75M Redevelopment With Drone Show

HUNTINGTON, NY — Huntington Shopping Center completed a $75 million redevelopment project, according to a news release.

Since the redevelopment began, Huntington Shopping Center has opened 12 new tenants such as The Container Store, REI, J.Crew Factory, Just Salad, Burger Village, Paris Baguette, Whole Foods Market, and more. Currently 94 percent leased, once the redevelopment is complete, the center will total more than 210,000 square feet of retail.

The center is celebrating the completion of the project with a drone light show scheduled for Nov. 8.

Guests can expect to enjoy a viewing area complete with beer, wine and bites from Burger Village and other tenants between 5 and 7 p.m., according to the release. The event will commence with a 150-drone light show set to take flight over Whole Foods Market between 6:45 and 7 p.m.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming our neighbors to Huntington Shopping Center so they can see first-hand how the center has transformed over the past few years,” said Chris Fleming, vice president, asset management for Federal Realty. “The drone show is designed to not only highlight this compelling new destination, but also bring awareness to a collection of businesses that have recently opened their doors here.”

The 21-acre community shopping center sits adjacent to Walt Whitman Mall on Route 110 in the heart of Huntington’s main retail corridor.

During the event, guests are encouraged to explore all that is new around the center and can expect select stores/restaurants to offer special giveaways and discounts. Guests can choose to watch the show from their own vehicles, or from t pedestrian viewing area in the parking field adjacent to Just Salad. The viewing area will include a live DJ, beer and wine, food vendors and have on-site porta potties available for public use.