North Greenbush Main Avenue Redevelopment Plan SWOT Workshop. Please Sign In

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1 North Greenbush Main Avenue Redevelopment Plan SWOT Workshop Please Sign In

2 Introductions Steering Committee Alson J. Spain Jr., Supervisor Jim Greenfield Peter J. Sleasman Felicia Dickinson John Panichi Laberge Group Benjamin H. Syden, A.I.C.P. Director of Planning & Community Development Amanda Mahar Planner

3 Workshop Outline Introductions Overview of Project Study Area Profile SWOT Workshop Next Steps

4 Project Overview What is the Main Avenue Redevelopment Plan? A Redevelopment Plan is a public consensus document that articulates a vision, goals, and recommended actions to revitalize the an area of a community. What is the purpose of the Main Avenue Redevelopment Plan? The purpose of a Redevelopment Plan is to provide local government, businesses, and citizens with a road map for planning, implementing and monitoring the progress of redevelopment strategies in the community.

5 Project Overview What is the Program? Assist communities with fostering redevelopment Return dormant and blighted land into productive areas, Restore environmental quality What are the Benefits? Establishes a Community Vision Identifies Community Development Needs Creates a blueprint for action

6 Study Area Study Area 3 Potential Brownfield Site Locations Approximately 127 Acres of Land 8% Vacant Land Approximately 0.75 miles along Wynants Kill 26% Commercial Land Use 74% of Parcels Zoned BG (General Business) Average daily traffic of 12,278

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9 Public Participation Why is Public Participation Necessary? A successful planning effort requires an inclusive public outreach process. The need is two fold: It engages the community in the planning process It ensures the consultant team will have a clear understanding of those issues that are of concern to Wynantskill residents and stakeholders.

10 Public Participation Community Participation Plan Steering Committee Meetings Stakeholder Interviews Resident & Business Surveys Focus Groups Interviews with Real Estate Professionals Public Outreach Workshops Overview & SWOT Workshop: Today Visioning Workshop: October 2, 2013 Public Hearings

11 One Word Cards Part 1 One word describing Wynantskill today.

12 S.W.O.T. Analysis Public Participation A strategic planning tool used to assess the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) currently facing a community. Strengths: Weaknesses: Opportunities: Threats: An existing positive attribute. 10 minutes An existing negative attribute. 10 minutes A potential positive attribute. 10 minutes A potential negative attribute. 10 minutes

13 SWOT Analysis Group Session Procedures Break into small groups. Free flow of ideas. Write down separate ideas for each category: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats Display all ideas on table or sheet of paper. Identify most important ideas. Each individual places one sticker next to the most important item. Small table presentations.

14 SWOT Analysis Strengths to Consider What are the Study Area s strengths? What attracts visitors or residents to the Study Area? What is the Study Area known for or have to offer? What makes the Study Area a great place to live, work, or play? Weaknesses to Consider What are the Study Area s weaknesses? What would you like to change?

15 SWOT Analysis Opportunities to Consider What does the community have to offer? What opportunities exist for the Study Area? Where do you see underutilized sites? Threats to Consider What is getting in the way of economic growth within the Study Area? What are the biggest problems facing the community?

16 Table Presentations

17 One Word Cards Part 2 One word describing Wynantskill in 10 years, with the completion of the project.

18 Thank You