Redevelopment Plan Near Colonie Center Includes Starbucks, Chick-fil-A

Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, October 8, 2026 — A redevelopment project proposed for 1425 Central Avenue, located near Colonie Center, has received conceptual acceptance from the Colonie Planning Board. The development, spearheaded by Heidenberg Properties Group, outlines the construction of several new commercial establishments and infrastructure improvements.

The plans include the addition of a Starbucks coffee shop featuring a drive-thru service, a Chick-fil-A restaurant, and a separate multi-tenant retail building. In addition to the new businesses, the project aims to reconfigure existing roadways to potentially improve traffic flow and enhance pedestrian connections within the area.

During the discussion, members of the Colonie Planning Board raised concerns primarily focused on traffic impact. Specific points of discussion included potential congestion at the existing Colonie Center mall exit and the anticipated traffic generated by the proposed Starbucks drive-thru. The board’s granting of conceptual acceptance indicates initial approval of the project’s overall scope, but further detailed reviews will likely address these traffic-related issues.

The developer, Heidenberg Properties Group, is responsible for bringing forward the proposal. While the conceptual phase has passed, the specific details regarding timelines for construction, the contractor’s name, and any potential permit statuses beyond conceptual acceptance were not provided in the summary. The full scope of roadway changes and pedestrian access improvements will also require further definition as the project progresses through subsequent planning stages.

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