Revitalization Planned for Creedmore Psychiatric Center: 2,022 New Homes and Community Amenities

The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a meeting focused on redevelopment plans for the Creedmore Psychiatric Center campus in Bellrose, Queens. The proposed project includes plans for approximately 2,022 residential units alongside extensive community amenities aimed at enhancing local infrastructure and public spaces.

The ambitious redevelopment plan will transform the 59-acre Creedmore campus, integrating both affordable and market-rate housing options. The project encompasses 10.3 acres of open space, which will feature both passive and active recreational areas for residents. Additionally, the development will incorporate neighborhood retail spaces and community facilities, including a school, to cater to both new and existing residents (Source: https://youtu.be/3enUsCW5tCg&t=3805).

Stakeholders emphasized the importance of sustainability in the redevelopment project. The project design guidelines mandate that all buildings achieve enterprise green community certification or adhere to even stricter building standards. This includes techniques such as renewable energy systems and structures designed to meet high sustainability benchmarks, boosting the project’s resilience against stormwater runoff (Source: https://youtu.be/3enUsCW5tCg&t=4415).

Stakeholder engagement highlighted the necessity for easily accessible designs that foster connectivity between the Creedmore campus and its neighboring areas. Plans include the removal of existing fences to enhance pedestrian access, alongside the creation of new roadway intersections for improved safety and accessibility for cyclists and vehicles alike (Source: https://youtu.be/3enUsCW5tCg&t=389).

The CPC meeting also featured discussions about the broader implications of such developments, including the pressing need for affordable housing in New York City. Similar proposals were explored in earlier coverage, reflecting ongoing community concerns regarding the balance between new housing developments and maintaining essential services and infrastructure (Source: https://getlocalpost.com/2025/05/16/city-planning-commission-unveils-ambitious-development-plans-for-affordable-housing-and-green-spaces/).

As construction progresses, planned phases will roll out starting in 2027, indicating a long-term commitment to the revitalization of the area while keeping community needs front and center. The CPC is expected to continue monitoring the project’s alignment with local interests and its environmental impact as meetings unfold in the following months (Source: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/about/commission-meetings.page).