City of Elmira receives $50K grant for planning and zoning projects
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The City of Elmira is expected to receive $50,000 worth of funding to support its updated planning and zoning project, as stated in a release from Congressman Nick Langworthy.
On Wednesday, April 23, Congressman Langworthy announced that the city will receive the funding through a taxpayer-funded grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and New York State. This funding will help the city rezone and develop a zoning process that meets the city's needs.
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Funding for this project will serve as a contribution to a ten-year comprehensive plan and will provide an updated set of long-term zoning methods. With contributions of $180,000 from other New York State entities, total funding for this project will equal $230,000.
In the release, Langworthy noted that the city's comprehensive plan and zoning regulations have not been updated since 2016, making this funding a great resource for new and improved opportunities for growth.
'I'm proud to announce the $50,000 ARC grant for the City of Elmira,' said Langworthy. 'Elmira's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Regulations were last updated in 2016 and 1998. By updating these two projects, Elmira will be able to access new funding sources, ensure economic growth opportunities, and streamline development.'
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In addition, Mayor Dan Mandel, City of Elmira, noted that opportunities like these provide savings for taxpayers in the city and emphasized the importance of working with the congressman and state representatives to secure these opportunities.
'I want to thank Congressman Nick Langworthy and our great team at City Hall for working together to secure this $50,000 grant towards our city planning and zoning updates,' said Mayor Mandel. 'Every dollar we can get through grant funding means savings for our Elmira Taxpayers, and that is why I have put an emphasis on working with our Congressman and State Representatives to seize as many opportunities as we can find. The funds here will help pay for our 10-year comprehensive plan, which will be a great tool to guide construction, growth and investment across our city.'
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