Governor Hochul Announces 23 Transformational Projects In The Finger Lakes As Part Of Downtown Revitalization Initiative And NY Forward Programs

Projects Announced in City of Canandaigua, and Villages of Brockport and Phelps

Localities Must Be Certified Under Governor Hochul's Pro-Housing Communities Program To Receive DRI or NY Forward Funding

Project Renderings Are Available Here

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for a total of 23 transformational projects for the Finger Lakes as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward. Ten projects were announced for the City of Canandaigua, the Round 8 winner of a $10 million DRI award; 6 projects were announced for the Village of Brockport, a Round 3 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award; and 7 were announced for the Village of Phelps also a Round 3 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award.

"When I think about my hometown in Buffalo, I think about everything that brought my community together," Governor Hochul said. "New Yorkers have pride in where they're from, and the heart of their neighborhoods should be lively, expressive and bold - that's what we bring forward when we invest in change. The Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward programs continue to unlock opportunities across the state, and the Finger Lakes are going to see tremendous growth from these transformational projects."

DRI and NY Forward communities developed Strategic Implementation Plans (SIPs), which create a vision for the future of their downtown and identify and recommend a slate of complementary, transformative and implementable projects that support that vision. The SIPs are guided by a Local Planning Committee (LPC) comprised of local and regional leaders, stakeholders and community representatives, with the assistance of an assigned consultant and DOS staff, all of whom conduct extensive community outreach and engagement when determining projects. The projects selected for funding from the SIP were identified as having the greatest potential to jumpstart revitalization and generate new opportunities for long-term growth.

The City of Canandaigua

Downtown Canandaigua is a residential and recreational hub of the Finger Lakes region. With anticipated growth related to programming and investment focused on the semiconductor industry, an investment in this transformation will help the region put its best foot forward when recruiting future businesses, workers and residents. The City of Canandaigua envisions an enhanced Main Street and downtown with a mix of local business, housing, arts and public spaces for all.

Read the full press release here.