The Central New York Regional Economic Development Council reported yesterday that 13 housing-rehabilitation and community-development projects are progressing after receiving funding through Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s regional council initiative.
The projects, which have now signed contracts with the state, were selected to receive a total of $4.8 million as part of last year’s regional council awards. They are slated restore or rehabilitate homes for 275 families in Central New York and carry a total price tag of $9.5 million.
Work will range from rehabilitating vacant properties in the city of Syracuse to repairing homes owned by low-income elderly residents in Madison County. Projects are located in the city of Syracuse, the city of Auburn, the city of Cortland, the town of Cortlandville, the town of Marathon, and the village of Homer, as well as other sites in Cayuga County, Onondaga County, and Madison County.
“These projects stand to have a significant impact on our communities,” Robert Simpson, president of CenterState CEO and co-chair of the Central New York Regional Economic Development Council, said in a news release. “Consistent with the region’s strategic plan, these projects revitalize our urban cores and neighborhoods by enhancing affordable housing options across the region.”
Funding is coming from several sources, including the federally funded New York State HOME Program, federally funded Community Development Block Grants, New York’s Residential Emergency Services to Offer Repairs to the Elderly Program, the state’s Affordable Housing Corp., and the state Access to Home Program.
Contact Seltzer at rseltzer@cnybj.com