Millions of dollars awarded to projects in Webster, Macedon
Millions of dollars were awarded to 31 transformational projects thanks to the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward. 13 were awarded for Waterloo ($9.7 million), 11 were awarded for Webster ($4.5 million), and seven were awarded for Macedon ($4.5 million).
Many of the projects include development, renovations to certain areas within the municipalities, and grant funds for small businesses and projects.
Below is a breakdown of these projects:
Webster
Enhance Veterans Memorial Park ($1,100,000)
Optimize Harmony House ($1,010,000)
New conservatory at Kittelberger Florist & Gifts ($546,000)
Enhance Wayfinding Signage ($381,000)
New gateway to North End Business District ($310,000)
New small project grant fund ($289,000)
New Hojack Trail Gateway ($289,000)
Renovate community spaces at Immanuel Lutheran Church ($255,000)
Upgrade 39 West Main Street ($161,000)
Transform 7 South Avenue for retail use ($89,000)
Invest in marketing ($70,000)
Macedon
Relocate ambulance services downtown ($1,250,000)
New residential campus at 2 West Street ($920,000)
New mixed-use downtown anchor on 103 Main Street ($915,000)
Enhance Gravino Park ($740,000)
New downtown small project grant fund ($450,000)
Bring auto service downtown ($125,000)
New restaurant in Masonic Block B&B ($100,000)
Waterloo
Upgraded recreation facilities at the Waterloo Community Center ($1,658,000)
Establish a multi-modal hub and gathering place ($1,372,000)
Expand Waterloo Library and Historical Society ($1,271,000)
Reinforce Vern's Way as a downtown connector ($1,119,000)
Main Street improvements ($886,000)
Revamp offerings in the Street of Shops ($845,000)
Small grant for Waterloo's downtown revitalization ($600,000)
New apartments at 1 East Main Street ($562,000)
Develop Grange Food Hall and Entertainment Hub ($519,000)
New office space at 10 West Main Street ($320,000)
Branding and wayfinding initiative ($250,000)
Improve American Legion facilities ($200,000)
New artisan shop at 39 West Main Street ($98,000)
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