The MTM Institute- 1 mins, 16 secs Downtown Nanuet is scheduled for major walkability upgrades backed by a $1.6 million New York State grant focused on safer, more connected streets. The work targets sidewalks along Church Street and Prospect Street, where residents report cracked, gravelly, or missing sidewalk segments that make walking difficult and risky. Church Street is a key connector to three schools, the local library, surrounding neighborhoods, and improved access to the train station and nearby businesses, with construction expected later in 2026.
Walkable street networks support small businesses by increasing foot traffic, improving storefront visibility, and creating more frequent “quick stop” visits that add up over time. Economic development research on pedestrian improvements shows merchants can see meaningful sales lifts after walkability upgrades, driven by more comfortable walking and safer crossings. Walkable places also tend to be more economically productive per acre than car-oriented corridors, which can strengthen a downtown’s tax base and reduce long-term vacancy risk.
With safer sidewalks connecting schools, the library, and the station, Nanuet businesses can capture repeat weekday trips from students, parents, and commuters—especially for breakfast, after-school snacks, convenience purchases, and personal services. Businesses that are easiest to enter on foot (clear entrance, visible windows, quick-service options) are typically best positioned to convert passersby into buyers.
Merchants can prepare now by tightening “walk-by” conversion basics:
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