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REGION 1 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Suffolk and Nassau counties

Town of Huntington, Huntington Transportation Hub - Step 1, $100,000
The Town of Huntington, in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation of Huntington, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 640-acre area characterized with 3 potential brownfield sites that are located in the Town of Huntington. The Huntington Station Transportation Hub consists of a collection of industrial storage facilities, underdeveloped sites, and retail sites. Three suspected brownfield sites impede planned municipal infrastructure improvements and private sector redevelopment.

Town of Babylon, Wyandanch - Step 2, $258,170
The Town of Babylon, in partnership with the Wyandanch Community Development Corporation and Sustainable Long Island, intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 1,055-acre area characterized with 250 potential brownfield sites that are located in the Wyandanch community. A major objective is to return contaminated and abandoned properties back to active use within the parameters of the Wyandanch Rising Vision Plan.

City of Long Beach - Step 1, $65,000
The City of Long Beach intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for a 140-acre study area characterized with 13 to 24 potential brownfield sites that are located on Reynolds Channel. The City seeks funding to revitalize the waterfront and stimulate the social and economic quality of life for the surrounding residential community. The area contains a series of potential brownfield sites, both publicly and privately owned, that represent a detriment to the area and the surrounding community.

Town of Oyster Bay, Hicksville Area - Step 1, $20,800
The Town of Oyster Bay intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an area located in Hicksville along State Route 107 (South Broadway/Hicksville Road) that is characterized with 10 potential brownfield sites.

Town of North Hempstead, New Cassel - Step 2 , $180,000
The Town of North Hempstead intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 430-acre study area, characterized with 48 potential brownfield sites, within the New Cassel hamlet located in the northwest portion of the Town of North Hempstead. The Town seeks to continue its efforts to transform blighted and contaminated areas into vibrant places consisting of mixed-use retail, new affordable housing, business incubators, and recreational areas.


REGION 2 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island

Staten Island, West Brighton - Step 1, $50,000
The West Brighton Community Local Development Corporation intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study along Richmond Terrace and the Kill Van Kull waterfront which is characterized with several potential brownfield sites. Project objectives are to provide a preliminary description and analysis of the proposed area with a more detailed analysis along the Kill Van Kull.

Jamaica, Queens - Step 2, $420,000
The Greater Jamaica Development Corporation (GJDC) intends to complete a Nomination Study for approximately 40 blocks located wholly within the South Jamaica Empire Zone and primarily within the City-designated In-Place Industrial Park (IPIP) in Queens, Community District 12. A recent survey indicates a high concentration of underutilized sites within the study area, many of which have environmental complications. The GJDC seeks funding to build on numerous concurrent and complimentary efforts - both private and public - underway in and around the proposed project area.

Bronx, South Waterfront - Step 2 , $349,360
The Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice, in partnership with The Point Community Development Corporation, Sustainable South Bronx, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation and the Pratt Institute, intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 800-acre area characterized with 150 to 200 potential brownfield sites that are located on the Hunt's Point Peninsula adjacent to the East River and Bronx River. Project objectives are to: develop strategies that will address community needs for open space, affordable housing, and living wage jobs; build a foundation for future growth by enhancing the environmental and economic performance of the area's regionally significant industrial sectors; and reclaim the area's waterfront as a unique environmental and economic asset.

Brooklyn, Red Hook/Gowanus- Step 1, $45,000
The Carroll Gardens Association, Inc. intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for a study area that includes the neighborhoods of Red Hook, the Columbia Street District, Carroll Gardens and Gowanus. These areas are characterized with hundreds of potential brownfield sites that are located throughout the area and along the East River, Gowanus Canal, and Buttermilk Channel. This project will identify brownfield opportunities and nominate selected sites for investigation and rehabilitation for recreational open space, housing or other beneficial uses.

Bronx, Port Morris - Step 1, $208,250
The SoBRO Development Corporation intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 2,000-acre study area, characterized with 8 potential brownfield sites, within the Port Morris area of the South Bronx on the Harlem River. SoBRO intends to analyze and determine the extent of contamination of identified brownfield sites and create a plan for the remediation and redevelopment for industrial, commercial, and residential uses.

Bronx, Harlem River - Step 1, $98,890
The Bronx Council for Environmental Quality intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 5,000-acre study area characterized with multiple potential brownfield sites that are located along the Harlem River. The Council seeks to evaluate an area bordering the Harlem River that is an economically distressed area and includes a high concentration of brownfields and significant, yet degraded natural resources. Project objectives are to accomplish community redevelopment and revitalization, including new housing and recreation opportunities, and improved transportation facilities and infrastructure.

Brooklyn, Sunset Park - Step 1, $93,480
UPROSE intends to complete a Nomination Study for the Sunset Park area that is characterized with several potential brownfield sites, located near Red Hook Channel and Gowanus Bay in Brooklyn. Project objectives are to connect the community of Sunset Park to the waterfront, prioritize the redevelopment of brownfield sites on 1st through 3rd Avenues, and to coordinate redevelopment projects in a way that will yield positive effects by transforming sites into viable open spaces and environmentally sustainable businesses.

Brooklyn, East New York - Step 2, $117,084
The Local Development Corporation of East New York intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 588-acre area characterized with 115 potential brownfield sites. The project goal is to remediate and redevelop five specific sub areas that will have the most significant impact on the economy, quality of life, and general health of the East New York community.

Manhattan, Sherman Creek - Step 2, $400,000
The City of New York City, in partnership with Audubon Partnership for Economic Development, intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 190 acre study area characterized with several potential brownfield sites that are located in northern Manhattan on Harlem River and Sherman Creek. Opportunities exist for new residential and commercial development, as well as waterfront recreation in an area currently occupied with many surface parking and utility uses.

Brooklyn, East Williamsburg - Step 1, $63,450
The New York City Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with St. Nicholas Neighborhood Preservation Corporation, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 600-acre study area, characterized with more than 60 potential brownfield sites, within the East Williamsburg Industrial Park in North Brooklyn. The project will create job opportunities for neighborhood residents and attract new businesses to underutilized and brownfield sites.

REGION 3 PROJECTS Back to Map
Sullivan, Ulster, Orange, Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties

City of Yonkers, Alexander Street - Step 3, $270,000
Yonkers Brownfield Solutions, Inc. intends to complete an Implementation Strategy and Site Assessments for the Alexander Street waterfront area on the Hudson River. Project objectives are to attract large-scale development opportunities to the downtown Yonkers waterfront, and to provide new waterfront access, and housing opportunities on land along the Yonkers waterfront.

City of Poughkeepsie - Step 1, $50,000
The City of Poughkeepsie intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 640-acre area characterized with 8 to 11 potential brownfield sites that are located in downtown and along the Fallkill Creek/Hudson River corridor.

City of Yonkers, Nepperhan Valley - Step 3, $375,000
Yonkers Brownfield Solutions, Inc. intends to complete an Implementation Strategy and Site Assessments for the Nepperhan Valley area that is adjacent to the Saw Mill River. Project objectives are to attract large-scale development opportunities to the Nepperhan Valley and provide new jobs and services through remediation of former abandoned or underutilized sites.

City of Kingston - Step 3, $72,000
The City of Kingston intends to complete an Implementation Strategy for a study area characterized with at least 27 potential brownfield sites that are located primarily east of the Rondout business district along the Rondout and Hudson River waterfronts.

City of Newburgh - Step 2, $197,500
The City of Newburgh intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 370-acre area characterized with 140 potential brownfield sites that are located in the City's southeast portion on the Hudson River. The City aims to foster redevelopment and revitalization in one of the racially diverse and lowest income areas of the city.

Yonkers Lower West Side - Step 1, $150,000
Yonkers Brownfield Solutions, Inc. intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for the Lower West Side in the City of Yonkers. The project objective is to attract large-scale development opportunities to the downtown Yonkers Hudson River waterfront, and to provide new waterfront access, and housing opportunities on land along the Lower West Side.


REGION 4 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Montgomery, Otsego, Delaware, Schoharie, Schenectady, Albany, Greene, Rensselaer and Columbia counties

City of Troy, North-Central - Step 1, $50,000
The City of Troy intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 600-acre study area, characterized with 17 potential brownfield sites that are located in the North-Central neighborhood on the Hudson River north of the City's downtown. Project objectives are to redevelop North-Central riverfront and provide for public amenities. The project aims to reverse property depreciation due to abandoned industrial properties, limited access to riverfront properties, environmental contamination, and job loss.

City of Amsterdam - Step 2, $85,000
The City of Amsterdam intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 30-acre area characterized with 15 potential brownfield sites that are located on the south side of the Mohawk River. The City has identified that the redevelopment of the Chalmers Building, and other improvements will have a positive economic affect on the South Side neighborhood and commercial district.

City of Troy, South Troy - Step 2, $86,750
The City of Troy intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 208-acre area characterized with 54 potential brownfield sites that are located in southern Troy adjacent to the Hudson River. Project objectives are to redevelop priority sites compatible with the City's historic downtown and adjacent residential areas.

City of Schenectady - Step 1, $53,720
The City of Schenectady intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 4,000-acre area characterized with eight potential brownfield sites located along the Mohawk River, downtown and residential areas. This project is part of an effort to revitalize the local economy. Potential environmental conditions associated with the city's manufacturing history have become a barrier due to known or perceived contamination at properties with high redevelopment potential.

City of Albany - Step 1, $46,370
The City of Albany intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 2,800-acre study area. The City seeks to revive its commercial and residential neighborhoods through the redevelopment of brownfields located throughout the City.

Town of Glenville, Industrial Park - Step 1, $59,190
The Town of Glenville intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an estimated 50- to 100-acre study area characterized with potential brownfield sites that are located in the Scotia-Glenville Industrial Park. The project will address the issues of potential contamination, under-utilization and blight within and surrounding the Industrial Park, Corporations Park and the Burgess property. This project will aid community efforts to implement a strategic redevelopment plan to revitalize properties and promote economic development.

City of Cohoes - Step 1, $22,260
The City of Cohoes intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 3,700-acre study area located along the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers and downtown. Due to the city's industrial history, redevelopment of many properties is hindered by suspected environmental concerns. Project objectives are to promote commercial development in areas adjacent to the city's transportation corridors and historic business district, and to improve public access to, and recreational use of, the city's waterfront.


REGION 5 PROJECTS Back to Map
Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Hamilton, Warren, Fulton, Saratoga and Washington counties

Town of Fort Edward - Step 1, $100,000
The Town of Fort Edward intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 4,800-acre area characterized with 12 potential brownfield sites that are located on the Hudson River in the Town and Village of Fort Edward. A primary objective is the adaptive reuse of areas and buildings to protect open space, promote economic development, improve housing conditions, protect groundwater sources and strengthen public infrastructure.

City of Glen Falls - Step 1, $43,200
The City of Glens Falls intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 1,300-acre area characterized with 35 to 45 potential brownfield sites that are located in the city's downtown and along the Hudson River. The City seeks to redevelop vacant and underutilized properties, and reuse existing buildings to encourage new business investment, foster job-creation, and to improve related infrastructure, recreational and cultural resources.

City of Plattsburgh - Step 1, $63,000
The City of Plattsburgh intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 1,300-acre area characterized with 50 to 60 potential brownfield sites that are located in their downtown and along Lake Champlain. A primary objective is to facilitate the investigation, cleanup, and redevelopment of brownfields in ways that return properties to productive uses, improve and enhance the City's natural and built environments, and implement the goals of the City's downtown and waterfront revitalization initiatives

Town & Village of Stillwater - Step 1, $50,714
The Town and Village of Stillwater intend to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 2,650-acre area characterized with up to 13 brownfield sites that are located along the Hudson River and inland areas located in the Town and Village. Project objectives are to identify lands that are contaminated and to foster key economic development and community revitalization projects that will benefit the local community.

City of Johnstown - Step 1, $35,940
The City of Johnstown intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 4,000-acre area characterized with more than 24 potential brownfield sites. The City's objectives are to redevelop brownfields for residential, commercial, and light industrial uses and tourist attractions.

Village of Victory - Step 1, $19,570
The Village of Victory intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 14-acre brownfield area characterized with several parcels that are located along Fish Creek, a tributary to the Hudson River. The Village seeks to spur revitalization of the Village by cleaning-up and reusing an abandoned mill site and adjacent vacant and abandoned properties to create new businesses and employment opportunities.

Village of Hudson Falls - Step 1, $38,800
The Village of Hudson Falls, in partnership with Hudson Falls Business Association and the Feeder Canal Alliance, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 500-acre area characterized with seven or more potential brownfield sites that are located near the Hudson River and throughout the Village. Most of the industrial operations have closed leaving behind contaminated lands and abandoned buildings. The project objectives are to facilitate redevelopment, improve key sites in a way that provides economic growth, develops recreational opportunities and improves the adjacent low and moderate-income residential neighborhoods.


REGION 6 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Oneida and Herkimer counties

City of Utica, UBRC - Step 2, $475,000
The Utica Brownfield Revitalization Corporation intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 840 (Zones 1 and 1A) acres in the vicinity of the City's waterfront and adjacent gateway area that has a concentration of brownfield sites. The project will guide property reuse, create public greenspace, and maximize redevelopment projects in strategic areas and corridors, and begin to reverse the blight that has slowed the city's growth and negatively affected its communities. The Utica Brownfield Revitalization Corporation also intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 3,200-acre study area located south of the waterfront and gateway area.

City of Rome - Step 3, $225,000
The City of Rome requests assistance for 200-acre area characterized with 26 potential brownfields located along the Mohawk River and Erie Canal. The City's goals are to redevelop the 200-acre industrial area as a modern business park with mixed use. Redevelopment will positively affect the City through job growth, business expansion, increased recreational opportunities, and environmental remediation.

City of Watertown, Black River Corridor - Step 1, $50,400
The City of Watertown intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 2,300-acre area characterized with more than 100 possible brownfield sites located along the Black River. The City seeks to take advantage of the recreation and tourism potential of the Black River corridor by establishing new connections to and along the river, redeveloping brownfield sites adjacent to the river, and located in the business district and the surrounding neighborhoods.


REGION 7 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Oswego, Cayuga, Onondaga, Madison, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga and Broome counties

Oswego County, Oswego Canal Corridor - Step 2, $50,000
Oswego County intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 16,000-acre area characterized with 71 potential brownfield sites that are located on the Oswego Canal Corridor, which contains more than 70 underutilized or vacant sites.

City of Syracuse - Step 2, $500,000
The City of Syracuse, in partnership with Rebuild Syracuse, Inc., intends to complete a Nomination Study for an area characterized with up to 99 potential brownfield sites that are located near the Onondaga Lake's Inner Harbor and residential areas. The City's goal is to facilitate the redevelopment and investment in three neighborhoods that have been affected by the loss of industry and residents.

City of Norwich - Step 1, $37,000
The City of Norwich intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 800-acre area characterized with six potential brownfield sites located in the eastern portion of the City. The City has several older, vacant and underutilized industrial sites located in and around residential areas. Many sites are an impediment to neighborhood revitalization and an opportunity for redevelopment.

Broome County, EJ Industrial Spine - Step 2, $155,000
Broome County intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 230-acre area, known as the former EJ Industrial Spine, characterized with seven brownfield sites that are located near NYS Route 17 in the City of Binghamton and the Village of Johnson City. The project will develop a plan for realistic redevelopment options and economic development.


REGION 8 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Yates, Seneca, Steuben, Schuyler and Chemung counties

Monroe County - Step 1, $150,000
The Monroe County Department of Environmental Services intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for Renaissance Square, which is located in downtown Rochester and is approximately three acres in size. The area is characterized with 15 potential brownfield sites. The County's objective is to revitalize the area through three catalytic projects: a new transportation facility, a downtown community college campus, and a performing arts center. The County also intends to complete Pre-nomination Studies for Airport/Buell Road area in the Town of Gates which is approximately 96 acres in size and for an area located in the eastern portion of the City of Rochester where there is a concentration of potential brownfield sites.

City of Rochester, Lyell-Lake-State Street (LYLAKS) - Step 1, $90,000
The City of Rochester intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 394-acre study area characterized with an estimated 150 brownfield sites that are located west of the Genesse River. The project goal is to complete brownfield redevelop strategies that build on existing community assets and recent redevelopment successes to create opportunities for jobs and achieve community revitalization.

City of Rochester, Neighborhood of Arts - Step 3, $150,000
The Rochester Economic Development Corporation intends to complete an Implementation Strategy and Site Assessments for an approximate 30-acre study area characterized with 13 brownfield sites that are located on Anderson Avenue and Goodman Streets. Project objectives are to continue to revitalize the Neighborhood of the Arts through planning and remedial investigations to establish vibrant new uses and housing opportunities. City of Jamestown - Step 1 $74,000 The City of Jamestown, in partnership with the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for a 1,200-acre study area characterized with 35 to 50 brownfield sites, located along the Chadakoin River. The City seeks assistance to return unused industrial sites to productive uses, as part of a long-term strategy to reclaim long-vacant and underutilized properties.


REGION 9 PROJECTS  Back to Map
Niagara, Erie, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties

City of Niagara Falls, Highland Community - Step 2, $375,000
The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with the Highland Community Revitalization Committee, intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 560-acre area characterized with 15 potential brownfield sites that are concentrated in the Highland community. The City intends to redevelop the Highland Area Community in a manner that takes advantage of its close proximity to major roadways, railroads, and a nearby airport and to enhance the area for residents and businesses.

City of Lockport - Step 1, $70,000
The City of Lockport intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 5,000-acre study area characterized with at least 18 potential brownfield sites. The project objectives are to increase business growth along the Erie Canal and enhance the perception of Lockport as a tourist destination. The project will address significant environmental and economic issues.

City of Dunkirk - Step 1, $85,000
The City of Dunkirk, in partnership with the Dunkirk Local Development Corporation, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an area characterized with more than 14 potential brownfield sites. The City intends to stimulate redevelopment by taking advantage of its unique geography, existing infrastructure, and existing economic sectors, primarily food processing and tourism, to improve the city's economy.

City of Niagara Falls, Buffalo Avenue Corridor - Step 1, $85,950
The City of Niagara Falls intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 1,100-acre area characterized with 30 to 45 brownfield sites that are located in the Buffalo Avenue corridor. The city has experienced significant declines in population, household income, and property value due to the loss of their industrial and manufacturing base. The downsizing and closure of industries yielded a substantial number of brownfield sites. Project objectives are to redevelop the corridor to take advantage of opportunities for new businesses, to increase tourism, increase open space for use by residents and tourists, and enhance the area's natural resources.

Town of Amherst, Sheridan Drive Commercial District - Step 1, $46,730
The Amherst Industrial Development Agency intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 108-acre study area characterized with 53 potential brownfield sites that are located in the Town of Amherst. Project objectives are to assess conditions to better understand opportunities in areas that exhibits high commercial vacancy rates despite a stable population base, extensive municipal investment and the growing popularity of commercial areas immediately adjacent to the study area.

City of Olean, Northwest - Step 1, $72,960
The City of Olean, in partnership with the Cattaraugus Empire Zone Corporation, intends to complete a Pre-nomination Study for an approximate 500-acre study area that is characterized with 11 potential brownfield sites that are located in the northwest portion of the City. Project objectives are to identify and assess multiple brownfields and to develop a plan for their cleanup and redevelopment. This will result in economic growth in terms of new businesses, jobs and an expanded tax base, and the enhancement of the link between the recently designated Interstate 86 corridor and the City's central business district.

City of Buffalo, South Buffalo - Step 2, $600,000
The City of Buffalo intends to complete a Nomination Study for an approximate 1,800-acre area characterized with 11 brownfield sites that are located in the southern portion of the City. The area is south of the Buffalo River and straddles a rail yard complex. The study area had a mix of heavy industrial, commercial and residential uses and formerly served heavy steel manufacturing industries. The project will result in the selection of strategic parcels for redevelopment. TOTAL : $7,630,538

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