UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is seeking state funding for downtown-improvement projects from two New York programs focusing on such projects.
The city has submitted an application for $10 million through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, or DRI. In it, Utica is seeking money for a proposed group of projects in the brewery district and the West Utica commercial corridor, per an announcement on the city’s website.
At the same time, it submitted a second application requesting $4.5 million through the New York Forward program with a proposal for various projects in the Uptown district in South Utica.
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A link to copies of both applications has been posted to the city’s website (www.cityofutica.com) and may be found under the ‘Connect with Utica’ section of the homepage.
“The Greater Brewery District in West Utica and the Uptown neighborhood of South Utica represent two vitally important sections of the City — both have dense development with a mix of uses that attract a wide diversity of both residents and visitors daily,” Utica Mayor Michael Galime said in the city’s announcement. “If awarded, this assistance will benefit numerous legacy companies that have been located in Utica for decades, employing our citizens and providing services to our residents — all of which has been an ongoing focus of my administration. I commend the Department of Urban & Economic Development staff, in particular Deputy Commissioner Chris Lawrence and Director of Community Development Laura Cohen on the development of two incredibly worthy and outstanding applications.”
The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council, as well as representatives of various state agencies, will review both applications.
