New York Construction News staff writer
Projects have been announced for the North Country region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward.
- 8 projects were announced for Ticonderoga, the Round 6 winner of a $10 million DRI award
- 5 projects were announced for Cape Vincent, a Round 1 winner of $4.5 million NY Forward award
- 4 projects were announced for Lyons Falls, a Round 1 winner of a $2.25 million NY Forward award
- 4 projects were announced for Waddington, also a Round 1 winner of a $2.25 million NY Forward award
The Town of Ticonderoga was named the North Country winner of the sixth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative in 2023. Projects include:
- Beautify the Montcalm Streetscape in Downtown Ticonderoga ($3.7 million)
- Small Project Fund to Assist Local Businesses ($600,000)
- Develop Adirondack Performing Arts Center ($2.1 million)
- Activate Adirondack Drive to Link Downtown to the La Chute Riverfront ($566,000)
- Stabilize the Hacker Building at 108 Montcalm ($1.3 million)
- Enhance La Chute Riverfront ($754,000)
Cape Vincent NY Forward Projects
- Enhance Downtown Streetscape on Broadway ($2.7 million)
- Re-Imagine Club Street as a Pedestrian-Friendly Zone ($600,000)
- Establish the Club Street Waterfront Park as a Downtown Destination ($850,000)
- Rejuvenate the Village Green in the Heart of Cape Vincent ($61,000)
Lyons Falls NY Forward Projects
- Downtown streetscape improvements ($1.9 million)
- Develop Public Space at the Historic Lyons Falls Pulp and Paper Mill ($150,000) – redevelop a vacant and underutilized former mill site into a public space with the addition of green space, public seating areas and a river overlook.
Waddington NY Forward Projects
- Transform Downtown Waddington Streetscape ($1 million)
- Restore historic Clark House to Create Boutique Hotel Accommodations and Apartments (1 million)
