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Downtown Batavia Revitalization Initiative Public Workshop is Thursday evening at City Hall

By Billie Owens

The public is invited to a City of Batavia Downtown Revitaliation Initiative Public Workshop from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday (Dec. 14). It will be held at City Hall, One Batavia City Centre.

The question is "What Brings You Downtown?" and your input is sought on the future of Downtown Batavia, which has been awarded $10 million from the state for this initiative. The initiative's Local Planning Committee would like to know what you love about downtown and what amenities would bring you there more often.

Residents, businesses, property owners and anyone with an interest in revitalizing Downtown Batavia is encouraged to attend the workshop. 

Downtown Redevelopment Initiative committee sets dates for project proposals

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The Batavia Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee has set dates for release of the "Request for Information" project forms that applicants must complete to be considered for funding.

On Monday Nov. 20th Request for Information (RFI) project forms will be available on the City of Batavia's website here, and in hard copy at the City Manager's office located at One Batavia City Centre, Batavia.

The RFI is a short form directing participants to provide basic information about potential projects including project scope, description, budget, and financing. The Local Planning Committee encourages all project ideas that could promote the revitalization of downtown.

"The DRI Local Planning Committee wants to see projects in all stages of the development lifecycle. Some projects will be funded through the DRI program, and others could be completed by deploying other resources, grant programs or held for long-term planning initiatives. We are grateful to New York State for this opportunity to engage all citizens in helping to shape the future of Batavia," say Co-chairs Eugene Jankowski and Steve Hyde.

The Batavia DRI Local Planning Committee will consider local public improvement projects, private development projects, revolving grant and loan projects, as well as branding and marketing projects. The project location must be within the Batavia Business Improvement District (BID) and will be evaluated by the Local Planning Committee.

Here is a link to the BID boundary here.

Batavia DRI RFI Dates and Deadlines

1. Monday Nov. 20th -- RFI project forms available www.batavianewyork.com;

2. Tuesday Nov. 28th -- Informational meeting regarding the RFI project forms -- 2 p.m., in Batavia City Hall, City Council Chambers, One Batavia City Centre, Batavia;

3. Monday Dec. 18th -- RFI project forms due by 4:30 p.m. Please submit via email to eflynn@labellapc.com or deliver hard copy to the City Manager's office located at One Batavia City Centre, Batavia.

No application will be accepted after the 4:30 p.m., Dec. 18, deadline.

Questions regarding the RFI submission can be directed to the DRI consultant, Labella Associates, Ed Flynn, eflynn@labellapc.com or (585) 295-6285.

Batavia selected as finalist in $10 million Finger Lakes Region competition for downtown revitalization

By Billie Owens

Press release:

The City of Batavia has been selected as a finalist in the Finger Lakes Region $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Competition.

The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) will invest $10 million in one community that is ripe for development within the Finger Lakes Region. The DRI will transform the selected community into a vibrant downtown where tomorrow’s workforce will want to live, work and raise families. The program emphasizes using investments to reinforce and leverage additional public and private commitments.

The City has submitted a DRI strategy that encompasses 366 acres of the central business corridor and nearby neighborhoods. The DRI award would be a catalyst for the Batavia Opportunity Area plans to materialize.

“This is the most positive momentum during my time in Batavia. I believe the unprecedented collaboration is a good reason for the Finger Lakes Region to “Bet on Batavia”, said Jason Molino, city manager.

Please show your support and “Bet on Batavia” by participating in a “Sidewalk Chalk Campaign” in front of City Hall today (June 15). Chalk your ideas down on how you would place your $10 million “Bet on Batavia”!

The award winner will be announced by New York State Regional Economic Development Council on Thursday, June 23rd.

Please come out and “Bet on Batavia”!

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DATA:

From the City of Batavia:

Batavia Downtown Revitalization Initiative -- Target Area and Nearby

By the Numbers:

$109 million -- Investments in a decade

$88 million -- Investments planned in five years

$4 million -- Building and facade renovations

$2.5 million -- Multi-modal improvements

10,000 -- Workers at WNY STAMP

25 Mllion -- Travelers through Batavia

5 percent -- Unemployment

Need to Address -- POVERTY

Living in poverty -- City of Batavia

Children under 18 years of age

  • 2014  --  34.9 percent
  • 2000  --  16.5 percent

Individuals

  • 2014  --  22.2 percent
  • 2000  --  12.3 percent
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