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City of Cortland Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Local Planning Committee Meeting #3
Tompkins Cortland Community College Extension Center
157 South Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045
November 30, 2017, 7:00pm
AGENDA
1. Projects
a. Current status – some projects have dropped out
b. DRI Program changes that could affect proposed projects
2. Planning for Public Meeting #2 (Identification & Development of Projects)
a. Topics
i. DRI Program Overview
ii. Community Overview Highlights
iii. Revised Vision
iv. Draft Goals and Strategies
v. Eligible Project Types and Timeline
vi. Detailed Project Presentations
b. Logistics
i. Meeting format/materials to be presented
ii. Publicity
iii. Role of LPC and work groups
3. Goals and Strategies
a. Review Goals and Strategies
b. Review Matrix of Projects
4. Outreach Efforts
a. Community Events
b. Focus Groups Meetings
c. Community Events (Small Business Saturday, Santa Event, DRI “Office Hours”)
d. Website now live – documents posted/websites linked
e. Survey
5. Downtown Profile and Assessment
a. To be reviewed by LPC
6. Next Steps
a. Check-in with work groups
Goal:Strategies: Invest in
downtown destinations for residents, workers, and visitors, and to attract new businesses and residents
Create strong gateways, wayfinding and complete streets to strengthen connections between destinations and amenities and to make the Downtown inviting and accessible to all
Enact the two-way Main Street conversion to allow for better circulation in the Downtown especially for those not familiar with the City, and enhance access to Main Street businesses
Promote the adaptive reuse of under-utilized buildings in the downtown for mixed use develop-ment including market rate housing
Establish programs to grow small business, and downtown retail
Create an identity that will appeal to current and future generations
Support and strengthen the local arts and culture community and attractions
Increase collaboration between downtown and local institutions
Increase opport-unities to attract innovative and/or culturally based businesses and grow the local property tax base
Consider oppor-tunities for creating artist live/work spaces
Foster cultural venues, public events, sports events and recreational opportunities
Encourage projects that reduce the City’s environ-mental footprint
Provide a connected, wireless downtown
Encourage energy generation from renewable resources
Private InvestmentOne Main Street Mixed Use(Qing Xaing "Christine" Lin) x x xMulti-Use Entertainment, f/k/a Blue Mug Recording Studio - Location TBD(Chris Merkley) x x x x x x107 Main, Harold [Keator] Block Mixed Use(Steve Wineburg) x x37-39 Port Watson Mixed Use(Paul Gallo) x x22-26 Main, Fiorentini Block Mixed Use(Michael Niswender & Barry Warren) x x
37 N Main, Multi-Story Greenhouse and event space, f/k/a Local Food Market Expansion(Chastity Modeleski & Sheila Cohen)
x x x37 Tompkins St, 1890 House Carriage House(John Saraceno & Megan Eves) x x x xOne North Main Streetscape and Pocket Park(David Yaman) x20 N Main, Vine Health and Fitness(Janine Franco) x x x83-85 Main Street Mixed Use(Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) x x x x x83-85 Main, Downtown Movie Theater(Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) x x x x x87 Main Street, Rooftop Greenhouse(Paul Allen) x x xArtSpace(Kerby Thompson & Angela Wilde) x x x x x x xApplied Geospatial Drone Institute(SUNY Cortland) x x xLarge-scale solar array at Noss Park(Dragon Solar) x x103-105 Main Street apartment rehab(Katelyn Wood) x xSUNY Cortland Alumni Carriage House x x x x xFlagship Hotel x xMarquee for CRT x x x x
58-60 Main Stret, Façade/Sliding Doors at BRIX(Chris Calabro)
x xArts & Entertainment
Courthouse Park Renovation with Mobile Stage x x x x x
The Greater Cortland Music Museum(David Feinstein and Jim Pantas) x x x xArts Alley x x x xInfrastructurePocket Park and Playground x x x x xHybrid Wayfinding and Info System x x xHigh Speed Downtown WIFI/Municipal ISP x x x xAlternative Energy Grant Program x xSmart Street Lighting x x xSolar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations x xSolid Waste Collection and Composting x x x xMajor InfrastructureMain Street Infrastructure/Streetscaping x x x xClinton Avenue Gateway Project xBrandingDowntown Branding x x xSupport ServicesJob Connection/Innovation Center x x x
Potential Ideas - NO SPONSORS or NO INFO
Mr. Alex - hairdresser - unknown project, no info
Jamie Denkenerger - unknown project, no info
Sliding Windows/Doors at BRIX, no infoClean water at Yaman Park x x x
Riverwalk/Improved Access to Water Activitiesx x x
Family Friendly Activities x x x x xRope Climbing, Escape room x x x x xBatting Cages, Mini-golf, or Arcade x x x x x
Carriage House at SUNY Cortland Alumni Housex x x
Improve Areas along Railroad Tracks xCreate train from Cortland to Syracuse xPromote Cortland at Greek Peak x xPromote beautiful historic churches x xResurrect the Skier's Parade x xDrone Pad x x x xBusiness/Young Entrepreneur recruitment x x xSenior Housing/Assisted Living x xShared-use Paths x xPedestrian Improvements Beyond Main St. x xImproved transit timing and locations x xMove Bus Depot Across from Train Station x xTrolley xFarmer's Market Parking xWegman's/Affordable food options xSponsored tree lightings x x xElevators to Upper Floors x xFunding for Accessability x xBikeshare x x xUpper floor apartments for senior citizens and young professionals x xOutdoor workout circuit x x xIndoor playground/park x x xSprinkler Park x x xDog Park x x xCommunity Gardens x x x
Goal: Build a complete downtown neighborhood which includes housing for all demographics, retail shopping, job availability, access to everyday
goods and services, and attractive public spaces
Goal: Expand the arts, music, sports and recreation based creative economy
Goal: Update infrastructure that integrates technology and
sustainability to address 21st Century needs
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One Main Street Mixed Use
(Qing Xaing "Christine" Lin)X X X X
Multi-Use Entertainment, f/k/a Blue Mug Recording Studio - Location TBD
(Chris Merkley)X X X X
107 Main, Harold [Keator] Block Mixed Use
(Steve Wineburg)X X X X X X X
37-39 Port Watson Mixed Use
(Paul Gallo)X X X X X X X
22-26 Main, Fiorentini Block Mixed Use
(Michael Niswender & Barry Warren)X X X X X
37 N Main, Multi-Story Greenhouse and event space, f/k/a Local Food Market
Expansion
(Chastity Modeleski & Sheila Cohen)
X X X X
37 Tompkins St, 1890 House Carriage House
(John Saraceno & Megan Eves) X X X X
One North Main Streetscape and Pocket Park
(David Yaman)X
20 N Main, Vine Health and Fitness
(Janine Franco) X X X X X X X
83-85 Main Street Mixed Use
(Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) X X X X X
83-85 Main, Downtown Movie Theater
(Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) X X X X
87 Main Street, Rooftop Greenhouse
(Paul Allen) X X X X
ArtSpace
(Kerby Thompson & Angela Wilde) X X X X X
Applied Geospatial Drone Institute
(SUNY Cortland)X X X X X X
Large-scale solar array at Noss Park
(Dragon Solar)X X
103-105 Main Street apartment rehab
(Katelyn Wood)X X
SUNY Alumni Carriage House X X X X X X
Flagship Hotel X
Marquee for CRT X X X X
58-60 Main Stret, Façade/Sliding Doors at BRIX
(Chris Calabro)X X X X
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Arts & Entertainment
Courthouse Park Renovation with Mobile Stage X X X X X X X
The Greater Cortland Music Museum
(David Feinstein and Jim Pantas)X X X X X
Arts Alley X X X X X X X
Infrastructure
Pocket Park and Playground X X X X X X
Hybrid Wayfinding and Info System X X X X X
High Speed Downtown WIFI/Municipal ISP X X X X X
Alternative Energy Grant Program X X X X X X X
Smart Street Lighting X X X X X X
Solar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations X X X X X
Solid Waste Collection/Composting X X X X X X X
Major Infrastructure
Main Street Infrastructure/Streetscaping X X X X X X X
Clinton Avenue Gateway Project X X X X X X X
Branding
Downtown Branding X X X X X
Support Services
Job Connection/Innovation Center X X X X X X X
Cortland DRI Survey Questions
Project Description
The City of Cortland has been awarded a Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant to support
revitalization efforts in the downtown area (see map below).
Your responses to the following survey will aid in our assessment of existing conditions, help us
understand how people access downtown, and will help identify any opportunities or challenges that
exist. It is important that we hear from as many community members as possible throughout the DRI
process —responding to this survey is a great way to register your ideas.
1. How old are you?
a. Under 18
b. 18-24
c. 25-34
d. 35-44
e. 45-59
f. 60-74
g. 75+
2. Which category best describes you (choose all that apply)?
a. Student
b. Resident (non-student)
c. Business Owner
d. Employee
e. Other (please specify):
3. How often do you shop or eat in downtown Cortland?
a. Everyday
b. 1-3 times per week
c. 1-3 times per month
d. 1-3 times per year
e. Never
4. In your opinion, which of the following would increase the number of times you visit downtown
Cortland (choose up to 5)?
a. Number and types of retail stores
b. Number and types of restaurants
c. Events and Activities
d. Parks/Plazas/Open Space
e. Retail/office mix
f. Personal Services (barber, nail salon, etc.)
g. Fitness (gym, yoga, biking)
h. Downtown housing choices
i. Historic Preservation
j. Public Art
k. Safety/security
l. Other (please specify)
5. How often do to participate in the following entertainment activities:
Never Occasionally Monthly Weekly
Go to mainstream movies
Go to “art house” movies
Attend live concerts
Attend live theatrical performances
Visit art galleries
Visit museums
Attend book signings/ author’s
readings
Attend comedy clubs/ nightclubs/
cabaret performances
Attend CORTLAND local events
(First Fridays, Business After Hours,
etc.)
Attend Community Dances/ Events
Attends Arts and Craft Festivals
6. Would you be more incluned to attend any of these types of events if they were held more
frequently and/or were more accessible in Cortland” (Check all that apply)
a. Mainstream Movies
b. Art House/ Independent Movies
c. Concerts
d. Theater
e. Art Galleries
f. Museums
g. Book Signings
h. Comedy Club
i. Cabaret/Nightclub
7. In your opinion, what would increase the likelihood of you living in downtown Cortland (please
specify)?
8. Please rate the following statements about downtown’s sense of place:
Strongly
disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Neither agree or
disagree
Somewhat
agree Strongly
agree Downtown Cortland is a
very special place
Downtown represents
Cortland’s unique culture
and heritage
Downtown offers many
different reasons to visit
Downtown offers
interesting and attractive
amenities such as building
facades, window displays,
parks, landscaping, public
art and public gather
places
Downtown streets,
sidewalks, and parking lots
are safe, attractive, and
well maintained
Downtown is vibrant, with
many people out and
about, and activities and
amenities that encourage
people to spend time
downtown
9. Please rate the following statements about the general direction downtown Cortland is heading:
Strongly
disagree
Somewhat
disagree
Neither agree or
disagree
Somewhat
agree
Strongly
agree
I think downtown is “better
off” than it was five years
ago
I think downtown is headed
is the right direction
I think downtown is “worse
off” than it was five years
ago
I think downtown has the
potential to be more than it
currently is
10. In your opinion, how can Cortland best invest the DRI funding in the downtown (choose up to
5)?
a. Infrastructure
b. Streetscape (walkways, benches, lighting)
c. Traffic Circulation
d. Incentivize new businesses
e. Provide market-rate apartments
f. Provide housing for seniors (55+)
g. Family entertainment/recreation
h. Green Space (parks, trails, etc.)
i. Other (please specify):
City of Cortland Selected by New York State for
$10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
A Local Planning Committee (LPC) is working with a consulting team, state planners, and
key municipal representatives. The LPC has established a community-based vision for
revitalizing downtown and the development of a Strategic Investment Plan.
The DRI process utilizes Cortland’s vision to establish a series of goals and strategies
that will help guide the LPC to include the most viable transformative projects in the final
Strategic Investment Plan.
Strategic investment plans will examine local assets and opportunities, and identify
economic development, transportation, housing, and community projects that align with
the community’s vision for the downtown, that are poised for implementation, and that
can leverage and expand upon the state’s $10 million investment.
Plans will be complete in early 2018.
BE A PART OF THE PROCESS More Information about the Initiative, project materials and
past and future meetings is available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
The City of Cortland’s Vision
To develop the historical downtown into a thriving economic and cultural
center for Cortland County, building upon three key strategies:
Expand the arts, music, sports and recreation based creative economy;
Build a complete downtown neighborhood which includes housing for all
demographics, retail shopping, job availability, access to everyday goods
and services, and attractive public spaces; and
Update infrastructure that integrates technology and sustainability to
address 21st Century needs
BE A PART OF THE PROCESS More Information about the Initiative, project materials
and past and future meetings is available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
Now in its second year, Governor
Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization
Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown
neighborhoods into vibrant communities
where the next generation of New
Yorkers will want to live, work
and raise families.
A Local Planning Committee will work
with the consulting team, state planners,
and key municipal representatives to
guide and direct the establishment of a
community-based vision for revitalizing
downtown and the development of a
Strategic Investment Plan.
Strategic investment plans will examine
local assets and opportunities, and
identify economic development,
transportation, housing, and community
projects that align with the community’s
vision for the downtown, that are poised
for implementation, and that can
leverage and expand upon the state’s
$10 million investment. Plans will be
complete in early 2018.
City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
Now in its second year, Governor
Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization
Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown
neighborhoods into vibrant communities
where the next generation of New
Yorkers will want to live, work
and raise families.
A Local Planning Committee will work
with the consulting team, state planners,
and key municipal representatives to
guide and direct the establishment of a
community-based vision for revitalizing
downtown and the development of a
Strategic Investment Plan.
Strategic investment plans will examine
local assets and opportunities, and
identify economic development,
transportation, housing, and community
projects that align with the community’s
vision for the downtown, that are poised
for implementation, and that can
leverage and expand upon the state’s
$10 million investment. Plans will be
complete in early 2018.
City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
Now in its second year, Governor
Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization
Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown
neighborhoods into vibrant communities
where the next generation of New
Yorkers will want to live, work
and raise families.
A Local Planning Committee will work
with the consulting team, state planners,
and key municipal representatives to
guide and direct the establishment of a
community-based vision for revitalizing
downtown and the development of a
Strategic Investment Plan.
Strategic investment plans will examine
local assets and opportunities, and
identify economic development,
transportation, housing, and community
projects that align with the community’s
vision for the downtown, that are poised
for implementation, and that can
leverage and expand upon the state’s
$10 million investment. Plans will be
complete in early 2018.
City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
Now in its second year, Governor
Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization
Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown
neighborhoods into vibrant communities
where the next generation of New
Yorkers will want to live, work
and raise families.
A Local Planning Committee will work
with the consulting team, state planners,
and key municipal representatives to
guide and direct the establishment of a
community-based vision for revitalizing
downtown and the development of a
Strategic Investment Plan.
Strategic investment plans will examine
local assets and opportunities, and
identify economic development,
transportation, housing, and community
projects that align with the community’s
vision for the downtown, that are poised
for implementation, and that can
leverage and expand upon the state’s
$10 million investment. Plans will be
complete in early 2018.
City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)
More Information about the
Initiative, project materials and
past and future meetings is
available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
BE A PART OF
THE PROCESS More Information about the
Initiative, project materials and
past and future meetings is
available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
BE A PART OF
THE PROCESS More Information about the
Initiative, project materials and
past and future meetings is
available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
BE A PART OF
THE PROCESS More Information about the
Initiative, project materials and
past and future meetings is
available at:
www.CortlandDRI.com
BE A PART OF
THE PROCESS
CORTLAND DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE
Public Engagement Meeting #2
Downtown Cortland was recently selected as
the winner of the $10 million Downtown
Revitalization Initiative (DRI) in Central New
York!
This meeting will be the second of several
public events focused on gathering first-hand
knowledge and recommendations from the
community.
December 14, 2017 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cortland Elks Lodge 9 Groton Avenue Cortland, NY 13045
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT
www.CortlandDRI.com