Nearly $175,000 in fourth round of Lewis County Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program awarded to four projects
LOWVILLE- Nearly $175,000 in the fourth round of Lewis County's Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program has been distributed between four approved project proposals.
“These revitalization projects will breathe new life into our communities, preserving their historic charm," said the County Manager, Timothy Hunt.
"I am confident that these investments, coupled with our commitment to place making, will have a profound positive impact on our County, building upon the successes of previous projects.”
This fourth and latest round of funding was announced over the summer and after receiving applications for approximately $933,648 in requested project funds, four projects were ultimately awarded funding for a variety of downtown façade improvements ($174,150 will be distributed amongst the four recipients).
Awards were made to businesses from the Hamlet of Harrisville to the Village of Port Leyden.
The following projects, upon completion, will receive Round 4 Lewis County Façade and Streetscape Improvement Funds:
The Mystic River Café-will erect a new 4’x8’ standing sign and a 3’x5’ façade sign.
Jason Hartley-This Port Leyden historic brick block building will undergo entryway improvements, including an ADA-compliant ramp with railings, awning restoration and repair, and other enhancements as outlined in the In-Site Architecture scope of work.
Jon’s Auto & Repair LLC-will restore the building's exterior, including scraping, repairing, pointing, and repainting. Holes and gaps will be patched using matching timber profiles. Storefront windows and doors will be replaced to maintain the original building's character. A large, illuminated signboard will be added to the main street façade.
Beaver Inn Brick Oven Inn-will restore the existing exterior cladding, fascia, soffits, railings, columns, and decking by scraping, repairing, and repainting in the original color scheme. A new gutter and downspout will be installed on the front porch. Façade windows and doors will be repaired or replaced as needed, and new signage will be added.
According to Naturally Lewis Inc., the Façade and Streetscape Improvement Program is designed to breathe new life into the historical character and appeal of villages and hamlets within Lewis County, leveraging both public and private investments.
To stimulate and advance the revitalization initiatives, this program offers up to a 75/25 matching funds arrangement for eligible enhancements to mixed-use and commercial buildings, as well as streetscape improvements in the villages and hamlets of Lewis County.
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