Say No to the Starbucks Drive Thru on Erie Boulevard. Sign the Petition.
Say No to the Starbucks Drive Thru on Erie Boulevard. Sign the Petition.
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A new Starbucks with a drive thru has been quietly approved for Erie Boulevard, one of Schenectady’s busiest streets, without input from residents or local businesses. Despite being denied twice in previous years, developers returned in 2025 with a new legal argument, claiming the city's zoning laws were vague. The Board of Zoning Appeals accepted this interpretation in May, with support from Metroplex officials. No members of the public were present to oppose the project.
This decision goes against the city's vision for a pedestrian friendly downtown. A state transportation study shows over 16,000 vehicles already pass through Erie Boulevard every day, and officials say development could soon double that number. Allowing a drive thru will make Schenectady less walkable, less safe, and less connected.
We believe this development shows a troubling pattern of closed door decisions, legal loopholes, and disregard for the voices of the community. Now is our chance to speak up.
Sign the petition to demand that the Board of Zoning Appeals rehear the case with public input. Your voice matters.
