City of Cortland Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Local Planning Committee Meeting #3

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1 City of Cortland Downtown Revitalization Initiative Local Planning Committee Meeting #3 Tompkins Cortland Community College Etension Center 157 South Main Street, Cortland, NY 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 Matri 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. Net Steps a. Check-in with work groups

2 Goal: Strategies: 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 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 underutilized buildings in the downtown for mied use development including market rate housing Establish programs to grow small business, and downtown retail Create an identity that will appeal to current and future generations Goal: Epand the arts, music, sports and recreation based creative economy Support and strengthen the local arts and culture community and attractions Increase collaboration between downtown and local institutions Increase opportunities to attract innovative and/or culturally based businesses and grow the local property ta base Consider opportunities for creating artist live/work spaces Foster cultural venues, public events, sports events and recreational opportunities Goal: Update infrastructure that integrates technology and sustainability to address 21st Century needs Encourage projects that reduce the City s environmental footprint Provide a connected, wireless downtown Encourage energy generation from renewable resources Private Investment One Main Street Mied Use (Qing Xaing "Christine" Lin) Multi-Use Entertainment, f/k/a Blue Mug Recording Studio - Location TBD (Chris Merkley) 107 Main, Harold [Keator] Block Mied Use (Steve Wineburg) Port Watson Mied Use (Paul Gallo) Main, Fiorentini Block Mied Use (Michael Niswender & Barry Warren) 37 N Main, Multi-Story Greenhouse and event space, f/k/a Local Food Market Epansion (Chastity Modeleski & Sheila Cohen) 37 Tompkins St, 1890 House Carriage House (John Saraceno & Megan Eves) One North Main Streetscape and Pocket Park (David Yaman) 20 N Main, Vine Health and Fitness (Janine Franco) Main Street Mied Use (Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) Main, Downtown Movie Theater (Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) 87 Main Street, Rooftop Greenhouse (Paul Allen) ArtSpace (Kerby Thompson & Angela Wilde) Applied Geospatial Drone Institute (SUNY Cortland) Large-scale solar array at Noss Park (Dragon Solar) Main Street apartment rehab (Katelyn Wood) SUNY Cortland Alumni Carriage House Flagship Hotel Marquee for CRT Main Stret, Façade/Sliding Doors at BRIX (Chris Calabro) Arts & Entertainment Courthouse Park Renovation with Mobile Stage The Greater Cortland Music Museum (David Feinstein and Jim Pantas) Arts Alley Infrastructure Pocket Park and Playground Hybrid Wayfinding and Info System High Speed Downtown WIFI/Municipal ISP Alternative Energy Grant Program Smart Street Lighting Solar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Solid Waste Collection and Composting Major Infrastructure Main Street Infrastructure/Streetscaping Clinton Avenue Gateway Project Branding Downtown Branding Support Services Job Connection/Innovation Center Potential Ideas - NO SPONSORS or NO INFO Mr. Ale - hairdresser - unknown project, no info Jamie Denkenerger - unknown project, no info Sliding Windows/Doors at BRIX, no info Clean water at Yaman Park Riverwalk/Improved Access to Water Activities Family Friendly Activities Rope Climbing, Escape room Batting Cages, Mini-golf, or Arcade Carriage House at SUNY Cortland Alumni House Improve Areas along Railroad Tracks Create train from Cortland to Syracuse Promote Cortland at Greek Peak Promote beautiful historic churches Resurrect the Skier's Parade Drone Pad Business/Young Entrepreneur recruitment Senior Housing/Assisted Living Shared-use Paths Pedestrian Improvements Beyond Main St. Improved transit timing and locations Move Bus Depot Across from Train Station Trolley Farmer's Market Parking Wegman's/Affordable food options Sponsored tree lightings Elevators to Upper Floors Funding for Accessability Bikeshare Upper floor apartments for senior citizens and young professionals Outdoor workout circuit Indoor playground/park Sprinkler Park Dog Park Community Gardens

3 Project Description Proposed Location Project Sponsor DRI Strategies Estimated Project Cost Estimated DRI Funding Request Proposed Timeframe Information Received by 8am November 30, 2017 Private Investment One Main Street Mied Use (Qing Xaing "Christine" Lin) Multi-Use Entertainment, f/k/a Blue Mug Recording Studio - Location TBD (Chris Merkley) 107 Main, Harold [Keator] Block Mied Use (Steve Wineburg) X X X Port Watson Mied Use (Paul Gallo) X X X Main, Fiorentini Block Mied Use (Michael Niswender & Barry Warren) X 37 N Main, Multi-Story Greenhouse and event space, f/k/a Local Food Market Epansion (Chastity Modeleski & Sheila Cohen) 37 Tompkins St, 1890 House Carriage House (John Saraceno & Megan Eves) One North Main Streetscape and Pocket Park (David Yaman) X 20 N Main, Vine Health and Fitness (Janine Franco) X X X Main Street Mied Use (Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) X Main, Downtown Movie Theater (Steve Franco & Jaime Yaman) 87 Main Street, Rooftop Greenhouse (Paul Allen) ArtSpace (Kerby Thompson & Angela Wilde) X Applied Geospatial Drone Institute (SUNY Cortland) X X Large-scale solar array at Noss Park (Dragon Solar) X X Main Street apartment rehab (Katelyn Wood) X X SUNY Alumni Carriage House X X Flagship Hotel X Marquee for CRT Main Stret, Façade/Sliding Doors at BRIX (Chris Calabro)

4 Project Description Proposed Location Project Sponsor DRI Strategies Estimated Project Cost Estimated DRI Funding Request Proposed Timeframe Information Received by 8am November 30, 2017 Arts & Entertainment Courthouse Park Renovation with Mobile Stage X X X The Greater Cortland Music Museum (David Feinstein and Jim Pantas) X Arts Alley X X X Infrastructure Pocket Park and Playground X X Hybrid Wayfinding and Info System X High Speed Downtown WIFI/Municipal ISP X Alternative Energy Grant Program X X X Smart Street Lighting X X Solar Electric Vehicle Charging Stations X Solid Waste Collection/Composting X X X Major Infrastructure Main Street Infrastructure/Streetscaping X X X Clinton Avenue Gateway Project X X X Branding Downtown Branding X Support Services Job Connection/Innovation Center X X X

5 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 eisting conditions, help us understand how people access downtown, and will help identify any opportunities or challenges that eist. 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 c d e f g Which category best describes you (choose all that apply)? a. Student b. Resident (non-student)

6 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 mi 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: 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 Never Occasionally Monthly Weekly

7 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: 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 Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree 9. Please rate the following statements about the general direction downtown Cortland is heading: I think downtown is better off than it was five years ago Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Neither agree or disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree

8 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):

9 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 eamine 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 epand upon the state s $10 million investment. Plans will be complete in early BE A PART OF THE PROCESS More Information about the Initiative, project materials and past and future meetings is available at:

10 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: Epand 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:

11 City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) City of Cortland Selected by New York State for $10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) 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 net generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work and raise families. Now in its second year, Governor Cuomo s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the net generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work and raise families. Now in its second year, Governor Cuomo s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the net generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work and raise families. Now in its second year, Governor Cuomo s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the net 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. 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. 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. 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 eamine 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 epand upon the state s $10 million investment. Plans will be complete in early Strategic investment plans will eamine 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 epand upon the state s $10 million investment. Plans will be complete in early Strategic investment plans will eamine 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 epand upon the state s $10 million investment. Plans will be complete in early Strategic investment plans will eamine 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 epand upon the state s $10 million investment. Plans will be complete in early 2018.

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13 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, :00 PM 4:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Cortland Elks Lodge 9 Groton Avenue Cortland, NY FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT