The city of Utica has submitted two applications for state funding, seeking nearly $15 million for economic and community development projects. One application requests $10 million through Governor Kathy Hochul’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) program, focusing on projects in the Greater Brewery District and West Utica Commercial Corridor. The other application seeks $4.5 million from the New York Forward program to support initiatives in the Uptown district of South Utica.
Copies of both applications are available on the city’s website under the ‘CONNECT WITH UTICA’ section.
Mayor Mike Galime commented on the submissions: “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. 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 and representatives from various state agencies will review both proposals. Announcements regarding funding awards are expected within several months.
