{"id":25365,"date":"2021-05-19T15:37:11","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T19:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=25365"},"modified":"2021-05-19T16:34:30","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T20:34:30","slug":"batavia-city-of-batavia-dri-project-to-rejuvenate-jackson-square-for-public-use-design-phase-complete","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/19\/batavia-city-of-batavia-dri-project-to-rejuvenate-jackson-square-for-public-use-design-phase-complete\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/City of Batavia DRI project to rejuvenate Jackson Square for public use design phase complete"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a public input and multiple stakeholder engagement session for the design of Jackson Square the final design will advance to full engineering, permitting and construction. The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BATAVIA, NY \u2013 A transformative project in the center of Downtown Batavia will advance towards construction in the next few months. The Jackson Square revitalization project has completed preliminary design after numerous public engagement and stakeholder meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On October 6, 2018, Governor Cuomo announced eight transformational projects for Downtown Batavia as part of $10 Million Downton Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Enhancing Jackson Square was one of the eight projects chosen to receive a strategic investment grant of $750,000 to transform public space in a public plaza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe upgraded public plaza will become a lively hub and common space for community interaction, and provide connections to multiple businesses through its unique configuration. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, I am happy to see the City complete this project and be able to offer citizens and visitors a unique experience in downtown Batavia,\u201d said Eugene Jankowski Jr., City of Batavia Council President and DRI Co-Chair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson Square, a public gathering space bordered by historic buildings in the heart of downtown will be transformed with decorative pavement upgrades, a professional multi-purpose stage, seating, lighting, and decorative signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJackson Square is a hidden gem in the City of Batavia, currently hosting lively concerts and urban events. After the project is complete the Square will bring in more opportunities for the community to <\/p>\n\n\n\n

gather creating a downtown neighborhood,\u201d said Steve Hyde, CEO of the Genesee County Economic Development Center and Co-Chair of the Batavia DRI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Architectural Resources, the architectural firm selected to design the project, will advance the project into final design, engineering and permitting. The project is on schedule to go out to bid this winter 2021 and construction finishing in the spring of 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe received feedback from the residents, the Batavia Business Improvement District (BID), Batavia Development Corporation (BDC), adjoining building owners, and users of the square. The pavement and lighting elements will give a square a historical feel in a unique urban setting,\u201d said Rachael Tabelski, City of Batavia City Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The concept integrates many historical layers of Batavia including the Great Bend- changing the trajectory of the Tonawanda Creek, the Ancient Seneca Footpaths, and the history of \u201cold\u201d downtown Batavia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe BID was engaged throughout the entire process including selecting the design firm, reviewing and refining the project. The adjacent building owners were consulted, as well as the multiple users of the square to advance the project. Jackson Square will continue to drive community events and business to downtown Batavia,\u201d said Beth Kemp, Executive Director of the BID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Input received at each of the two public meeting informed the design of Jackson Square. The design of the stage and canopy was revised based on suggestions that were made during the second public meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am excited to have been a part of the design committee to advance this project on behalf of the City. The BDC intends to seek additional funding for the project by applying for a National Grid Urban Corridor Grant. That funding could provide for furniture and more lighting elements in the Square\u201d said Andrew Maguire, Executive Director of the BDC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enhancements of Jackson Square will continue to advance the City of Batavia\u2019s efforts to create a lively and prosperous downtown. It will provide a gathering space and performance venue for the community and open up new opportunities. In combination with other DRI projects advancing in the City, Batavia continues to find, new ways revitalize existing buildings and spaces.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Press release After a public input and multiple stakeholder engagement session for the design of Jackson Square the final design will advance to full engineering, permitting and construction. The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2022. BATAVIA, NY \u2013 A transformative project in the center of Downtown Batavia \u2026<\/p>\n

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