2026 Developing Long Island: Shops at SunVet

March 31, 2026 - Spotlight Content

Holbrook, NY The Shops at SunVet tell an exciting story of what can happen when ingenuity and sustainable practices work in tandem. A once beloved mall is able to be reimagined for a fresh future. With the decrease in mall use over the past decade, it was SBLM’s job to create a design that was fresh and exciting. With the modern shopper in mind, an exciting new space was imagined. Fresh landscaping that encouraged walking, intuitive shopping layouts, and store fronts designed for food, commerce, and socializing. The new design was not just a shopping center, but a communal hub once more.

A new look for the Shops at SunVet required strategic demolition of parts of the original building. SBLM’s next challenge became turning all of the rubble into valuable materials for construction; reuse became the focus. More than 75% of the existing construction was able to be reused. This success spared the developers the energy and cost of harvesting, producing, shipping, and installing outside materials. This not only benefitted the local and statewide environment, but also saved the developers money. With SBLM’s commitment to this goal, dozens of forest acres, 30 metric tons of CO2, and more 4.3 million lbs of materials were preserved. A huge success for both the developer and contractor.

Project Info

Project Title: Shops at SunVet

Project Location: 5801 Sunrise Highway, Holbrook, NY 11741

Project Type: LEED Silver Shopping Center Redevelopment

Property Type: Renovation and new outparcels

Number SF: 180,000

Year Started: 2022 design; 2024 construction

Completion Date: January 1, 2026

Project Team

Architects: SBLM Architects

Developer: Regency Centers

MEP: MGE Engineering D.P.C

Structural Engineer: A.V. Schwan & Assoc.

Structural Engineer: Reilly Tarantino Engineering

Structural Engineer: TDM Consulting Engineer, P.C.

Civil Engineer: Robinson & Muller Engineers, P.C.,

Sustainability: Sustainable Building Partners

General Contractor: NYM Group

Legal Counsel: Forchelli Deegan Terrana