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

Revitalization Opportunities Program

Overview of the 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• Step 1 – Preliminary Information• Citizen Participation Process• Initial Vision• Goals and Objectives

• Key Sites

• Define Target Area

• Redevelopment successes

Revitalization Opportunities Program

Confirm Vision

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 entrancesInvest in recreationDevelop downtownDecrease TaxesIncreased code

enforcementIncrease Parking

Address at-risk populations

Focus on assetsIncrease civic

involvement and pride

Initiate Partnerships

Revitalization Opportunities Program

Tonight

Revitalization Opportunities Program

• 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

Revitalization Opportunities Program

http://www.villageofhudsonfalls.com/information/revitalization-opportunities-program/

Consultant Contact Info:

Shelter Planning, Queensbury NYScott LaMountainPhone: 518-798-6627scott@shelterplanning.com

Northern NY Region DOS Contact Info:

David MacLeod518-474-4949dmacleod@dos.state.ny.us