Projects

Relocate Ambulance Services Downtown (79 Main Street)

This project will relocate ambulance services to the building at 79 Main Street. The ground floor will be renovated to accommodate 2 ambulance bays. The upper floor will house staff offices and support rooms. The exterior facade will also be upgraded.

Enhance Gravino Park (Phase 3)

This project will update the pavilion at Gravino Park, create a walking trail around the perimeter of the park, plant trees along Main Street to create a screening buffer, and install EV chargers and electrical connections in the parking lot to allow for food truck rodeos.

Enhance the Main St. Streetscape

This project will replace the sidewalks on both sides of Main Street from Center Street to Route 350. Decorative lamp posts will be installed to enhance night-time lighting.

Create a Gateway into Downtown (Main/Route 350)

This project will construct a “Welcome to Downtown Macedon” sign at the Main/Route 350 intersection. Several directional signs will be installed to direct visitors to downtown public parking lots.

Establish a Small Project Grant Fund

This project will create a matching grant fund to support small projects such as facade improvements, renovations to commercial and mixed-use buildings, business assistance, and public art.

Rehabilitate the West St. Apartments (2 West Street)

This project will construct two new buildings with a total of 16 townhouse units featuring energy-efficient technologies. The exterior landscaping and fencing at the site will also be upgraded.

Re-Open 90 Main St. for Auto Service

This project will complete the final steps to allow 90 Main Street to re-open for auto service, including upgrading the facade, replacing the windows and doors, and repairing the parking lot.

Develop Caraglio’s Pizza at 100 Main St.

This project will construct a new Caraglio’s Pizza restaurant at 100 Main Street, with a covered outdoor seating area.

Redevelop 103 Main St. for Mixed-Use

This project will renovate the second floor into three apartments. The first floor will be renovated into leasable retail space. The front entry and facade will also be enhanced.

Improve Commercial Building at 104 Main St.

This project will include interior renovations to allow this building to better accommodate a small business. The front entry, facade, landscaping, and parking area will also be improved.

Expand Twisted Rail Brewing (108 Main St.)

This project will convert the second floor into additional seating space for Twisted Rail. Outdoor seating will be added to the patio and an expanded outdoor stage will be added behind the building.

Revitalize the Masonic Block B&B (96-98 Main St.)

This project will fit-out the ground floor space to support a future cafe/restaurant tenant. The historic facade of the building will also be repaired and restored.

Projects Recommended for NY Forward Funding:

Project Types Eligible for NY Forward Funding

New Development and/or Rehabilitation of Existing Downtown Buildings

Projects in this category may include development or redevelopment of real property for mixed-use, commercial, or public uses. They should have a visible and functional impact on the downtown, serving as anchor, catalytic or transformative projects that will provide employment opportunities, housing choices, and/or services for the community. Proposals to construct or rehabilitate parking facilities will only be considered if they directly support new development in the downtown area.

Public Improvement Projects

These may include infrastructure projects such as broadband and other communications connectivity, green infrastructure, streetscape improvements, transportation, recreational trails, signage, new and upgraded parks and plazas, public art, and other public realm projects that will contribute to revitalization of the downtown.

Small Project Fund

To implement a variety of smaller downtown initiatives including façade enhancements, building renovation upgrades to commercial or mixed-use spaces, business support programs, or public art installations, a locally run matching small project fund could be presented. For DRI cities, the maximum funding is $600,000; for NYF villages, it is $300,000. However, if there is a significant and convincing need for a Small Project Fund, a NYF community may be eligible to receive up to $600,000.

Branding and Marketing

Downtown branding and marketing initiatives targeting residents, investors, developers, tourists, and/or visitors are eligible projects. The eligible costs under this category must be one-time expenditures, such as those for developing associated materials. Ongoing operational expenses, like funding a downtown manager or maintaining a website, are ineligible for DRI/NYF funding.

Project Sponsors

DRI/NYF funding may be awarded to public, not-for-profit, and private entities to implement projects included in the final SIP. Each project must have a project sponsor that has both the capacity and the legal authority to undertake the project and to whom the grant funds may be awarded. A project sponsor must be an entity and not an individual. A final determination will be made by the State following award announcement as to the entity that will hold the DRI/NYF project contract.

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