2008 Central Catskill Park/ Mountains Smart Growth Program
Map of eligible communities
In May 2008, New York State announced the availability of $500,000 from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) for smart growth implementation. The funds were made available to Central Catskill communities to encourage hamlet revitalization through streetscape improvements, signage, pedestrian amenities, and other projects that reinforce the historic land use pattern of the Route 28 corridor.
The Department received applications from each of the eligible communities, as well as two area not-for-profit organizations. Applications were evaluated through a pre-established competitive review process and selected for funding. Difficult fiscal conditions caused a significant delay, however funding was officially awarded in November 2010.
| Awardee | Amount Awarded |
Project Description | Partner(s) |
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| Village of Margaretville | $83,288 | Margaretville Gateway Improvements Installation of new trees, context sensitive lighting, welcome signs, and an interpretive kiosk to make key entry locations more attractive and waIkable and provide interpretation of nearby resources |
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| Village of Fleischmanns | $83,100 | Fleischmanns Sidewalk and Park Improvement Project Sidewalk construction and Village Park enhancement, including installation of sidewalk, replacement of deteriorated iron safety rail and the installation of period lights and rustic benches and railings along historic Wagner Avenue, to connect open space and cultural amenities in the Village |
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| Town of Middletown | $83,333 | NYS Route 28 Corridor Improvement Projects Aesthetic and functional improvements along the NYS Route 28 corridor including sidewalk repairs, the erection of "Welcome" signs, park benches, garbage receptacles, planter boxes and repairs to the facade of the historic town schooI house |
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| Town of Olive | $43,000 | Ashokan Roadside Picnic Park Construction of an attractive resting place for travelers along Route 28, including a pavilion with two picnic tables, a clean water source, toilet facility and a kiosk to provide inforrnation about local history and culture, activities, and nearby attractions |
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| Town of Andes | $82,390 | Project Calico - Phase 1 & 2 Establishment of a hamlet walking tour, guided by markers, leading to a foot-path and access bridge in the town park, culminating at the historic rail station. Development of a town logo, insignia, flags, banners and historic plaques based on the town's role in America's agricultural Anti-rent Wars |
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| Town of Shandaken | $83,000 | The Faces of Shandaken Design and installation of solar-lighted informational kiosks, attractive roadside welcome signs, a small information center to be placed along Route 28 near the eastern entrance into town, and facade improvements to the Shandaken Town Hall |
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| Catskill Revitalization Corp./ dba Delaware & Ulster Railroad |
$51,993 | Delaware & Ulster Railroad Beautification Project Relocation of historic engine and caboose, installation of landscape plantings and materials, including benches, picnic tables, bike racks, and related amenities to implement a landscape plan for a key gateway location in the historic and increasingly walkable hamlet of Arkville |
