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PLANNING
Granville
Comprehensive Plan
Development
and Preparation of a Comprehensive Plan. The team worked
with community leaders, business interests and residents
through an extensive public participation process to understand
and identify community strengths, weaknesses, opportunities
and threats, and to prepare a recommended plan and implementation
strategy. Key issues identified included the enhancement
of municipal services, enhancement of economic opportunities,
maintain the balance of land uses, development of a community
identity, strengthen the manufacturing corridor, and provision
of adequate and affordable senior housing opportunities.
Port
Jervis Downtown Strategic Plan
Development of a Strategic Plan to provide
the City of Port Jervis with the comprehensive revitalization
“road map” and the tools needed to implement development
strategies and projects that will enhance the city's declining
Central Business District. The planning process included
an assessment of the needs of the city, a full economic
and market analysis, in-depth community visioning and participation,
and the identification of specific goals and actions for
local government, businesses and citizens to work toward
as a collaborative team. The strategic plan is now serving
as a downtown business plan and provides the foundation
for positive growth and change. This project was funded
in part by the Governor's Office for Small Cities.
Watervliet
19th Street Corridor Strategic Plan
After developing a successful grant application, Laberge
Group assisted with the development of a strategic plan
to revitalize the main commercial corridor in the City of
Watervliet. The scope of work included a visual assessment
of building conditions, housing stock, infrastructure, roadways,
sidewalks and streetscapes; development of an economic and
demographic inventory and analysis; facilitation of public
workshops to ascertain the community assets and liabilities;
and development of goals and actions for implementation
of the plan. This project was funded in part by the Governor's
Office for Small Cities.
Greenwich
Main Street Revitalization Plan
Development and preparation of a strategic plan to coordinate
efforts to revitalize the economic and business climate
of Main Street. The Plan identified the key issues facing
the Village and recommended specific goals and activities
to restore long term vitality to the Village Main Street,
such as pedestrian access, parking, lighting, signage, landscaping
and advertising improvements. Goals and objectives were
identified through an extensive public participation process
that included public meetings and workshops, stakeholder
interviews, and community business and consumer surveys.
This project was funded in part by the Governor's Office
for Small Cities.
Fort
Edward Economic Development Plan
Development and preparation of a Local Economic
Development Plan - a unique strategy to deal with the challenges
and opportunities facing the business environment town wide.
The project team worked with a diverse group of local business
representatives, community leaders, residents, and the public
to identify the key issues facing the businesses of the
Town and developed goals and actions to enhance the community's
economic opportunities, including those for the existing
industrial park, the major commercial corridor and agricultural
based businesses. An extensive public participation process
included public meetings and workshops, stakeholder interviews,
and community business and consumer surveys. This project
was funded in part by the Governor's Office for Small Cities.
Plattsburgh Comprehensive
Plan Update
Formulation of new Town objectives, development of new Town
Master Plan dealing with the proposed land uses for the
former Plattsburgh Air Force Base and related land use changes
off Base. Revisions to the Town Zoning Ordinances to conform
with the new master plan were also made.
South Glen Falls Local Economic
Revitalization Plan
Creation of a Local Economic Revitalization Plan to identify
needs, establish goals, and recommend specific activities
and funding sources to support the economic development
of the Village. A time-defined matrix with responsible parties,
definitive activities, and milestones for achievement has
been developed to aid in implementation. The plan addresses
market strengths and weaknesses, identifies what types of
businesses are needed and which ones will thrive, and identifies
any obstacles that may impede economic growth.
Beekman
Zoning Update
Update zoning ordinance to preserve rural character, control
rapid population growth, protect underground water supplies,
preserve open spaces and prevent commercial sprawl.
Victory
Comprehensive Plan Update
Research, develop and preparation of an updated Master Plan.
The team worked with community leaders, business interests
and residents through a public participation process to
understand and identify community strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities and threats, and to prepare a recommended
plan and implementation strategy. Key issues identified
included the enhancement of municipal services, creation
of a community identity, development of a retail and commercial
corridor, promotion of Village assets, and provision of
adequate and affordable housing opportunities.
Congress
Street Corridor Study
Land Use Planning Study to promote economic development,
promote cohesive neighborhoods, and relieve automobile congestion
as part of a citywide economic and master planning development
program. The 2.1-mile project area was located along the
Congress Street corridor extending from the Hudson River
in downtown Troy through the Poesten Kill Gorge Historic
District to the City/Brunswick Town Line. The plan focused
on the creation of comprehensive concept development and
implementation strategies for redevelopment of heavily trafficked
urban, commercial and residential areas within the corridor.
Hoosick
Comprehensive Plan
Research, develop and preparation of a Comprehensive Plan
Update for this rural eastern New York community. The project
team established a citizen based Project Advisory Committee
and worked with community leaders, business interests and
residents through an extensive public participation process
to understand and identify the community’s vision
for its future. Key issues identified included the extension
of municipal services from the Village in order to create
development opportunities, establishment and enhancement
of economic opportunities, development of farmland protection
mechanisms, and the continued protection and restoration
of the natural resources.
Colonie
Master Plan Update
Preparation of an updated Village-wide master plan working
in concert with a master plan committee. The team worked
with community leaders, business interests and residents
through an extensive public participation process to understand
the history of development, identify community goals, and
prepare a recommended plan and implementation strategy.
East
Greenbush Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Evaluation and assessment of all Town recreational facilities,
identification of needed improvements including Hudson River
waterfront access and sports fields.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Kiryas
Joel Poultry Processing Plant
Laberge
Group assisted the Village through development of a successful
$750,000 Community Development Block Grant application focused
on the expansion of the Kiryas Joel Meat Market, Inc., a
major industry in the community.
Kiryas
Joel Emergency Services Command Center
Research,
development and preparation of a $400,000 winning application
providing the funding to develop and construct the Village's
5,800 square foot Emergency Services Command Center (ESCC).
This facility will be the central location for the Village
fire department, ambulance corps and constable patrol. The
ESCC serves as the central coordinating facility when responding
to village-wide emergencies, and also functions as a training
facility and community room for emergency and protection-related
activities.
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