“Every time we can improve a storefront with new signage, awning or lights, we bring renewed excitement to the downtown,” said Wadsworth. All told, 116 projects have been completed in nine downtowns, a total investment of $1.2 million. Since then, the program has received $370,000, which has helped to leverage approximately $890,000 in private investment. The Livingston County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has funded the Sign and Façade Improvement Grant program since 2011. The Villages of Avon and Leicester will be applying for Main Street funding in this year’s Consolidated Funding Application. By the end of this year, 11 projects will be completed (four in Livonia and seven in Caledonia) contributing almost $1 million of investment into these downtown districts.”

“In 2015, Livingston County was awarded $500,000 in New York Main Street Grant funding for the Villages of Caledonia and Livonia. “Funds from the program also went towards 11 residential units, including four newly-created apartments in previously unused space,” said Downtown Development in their release. Livingston County’s Sign and Facade program focuses on signage, lighting, paint, windows and awnings.

To date, we have completed eight NY Main Street building renovation grants in six downtowns with a combined economic impact of over $6 million in 78 projects.” No other county has a dedicated position for downtown revitalization. “We are unique in NYS because of the Downtown Partnership program that encompasses the entire county.

“This was the first time the NY Main Street Program awarded funds that could be used in three different communities at once,” said Louise Wadsworth, Downtown Coordinator for Livingston County. This money, and nearly $600,000 in matching funds from property owners, was used to renovate 17 buildings in the villages of Mount Morris, Dansville and Geneseo, including Milex and Marketplace plaza renovations in Caledonia, Kelly’s in Geneseo, Fanatics in Lima, Shelby’s in Livonia, Leaning Tower in Mt.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Over a dozen buildings in Mount Morris, Geneseo and Dansville received facelifts due to grants from Livingston County Development’s Sign and Facade grant program and matching funds from property owners.Īccording to a press release from Livingston County Development, the NYS Office of Homes and Community Renewal awarded Livingston County Development $500,000 in December 2014 through the NY Main Street Program. Amazing Property in Lakeville! 5707 Big Tree Rd

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