Revitalization Opportunities Program – Step 2 Revitalization Opportunities Program – Step 2 Revitalization Opportunities Program Village of Hudson Falls in Partnership with The NYS Department of State &The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program
Overview of the Program Overview of the Program Revitalization Opportunities Program Through the Brownfield Opportunity Areas grant program provided through the State of New York, Hudson Falls will undertake part two of a three part planning study. End product: revitalization strategy for the community and a plan for redevelopment of key sites
Revitalization Opportunities Program Prior Work Prior Work Step 1 – Preliminary Information Citizen Participation Process Initial Vision Goals and Objectives Key Sites Define Target Area Redevelopment successes
Confirm Vision Revitalization Opportunities Program Current Work Plan/Step 2 Revise Target Area – if necessary Re-evaluate key sites Further examine redevelopment potential Market analysis Environmental Review/SEQR Continue to partner with stakeholders Educate the community Better defined strategy for revitalization and potential end- uses
Goals and Objectives Improve entrances Invest in recreation Develop downtown Decrease Taxes Increased code enforcement Increase Parking Address at-risk populations Focus on assets Increase civic involvement and pride Initiate Partnerships Revitalization Opportunities Program
Tonight Discuss prior goals, objectives, and vision Breakout into theme groups (Housing – Business/Employment, Recreation, Gateways/Transportation, Environment) Evaluate prior key sites and boundary area Identify additional/different priorities Summarize comments/conclusions
on/revitalization-opportunities-program/ Consultant Contact Info: Shelter Planning, Queensbury NY Scott LaMountain Phone: Northern NY Region DOS Contact Info: David MacLeod Revitalization Opportunities Program