Rotterdam Junction Brownfield proposal complete Planners say flooding means better chances for funding By John Purcell As of Wednesday, May 23, 2012 -4:33 p.m.
#ROTTERDAM JUNCTION — Redevelopment efforts in Rotterdam Junction highlighted in the Brownfield Opportunity Area study might be achieved more swiftly since floodwaters ripped through the community.
#The final Brownfield study was discussed during a presentation at the Rotterdam Town Board meeting on Wednesday, May 9, a landmark achieved after a six-year process. The town applied for funding in 2006 and was awarded a $150,000 grant from the state in March 2008. Town Planner Peter Comenzo said the town has worked to finalize the study during the last two-and-a-half years.
#“Really, the reason why we were looking at the study is we were trying to come up with ways to revitalize Rotterdam Junction, come up with an identity for Rotterdam Junction and to try to look at ways we could come up with a future plan for the town,” Comenzo said.
#The town had completed the study months ago, he said, but a wrench was thrown into those plans when Tropical Storms Irene and Lee caused significant damage to the community.
#“We got to the very final product … and then we had the floods,” he said.............................>>>>..............................>>>>...........................http://www.schenectadyspotligh.....d-proposal-complete/
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