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    Planning Office

    City Departments

    Heather Reynolds, City Planner

    hreynolds@cityofhornell.com 

     

    Phone: (607) 324-7421

    Fax: (607) 324-3150


    Planning Board Members:


    Robert Peisher

    Martha Marino

    William Norton

    Melissa Tingley

    Pam Markel

    Eileen Lehman


    The Planning Board meets the third Tuesday of each month. Requests for planning review should be submitted to the City Planner by the first Friday of the month to be considered that month.



    "That thus, in all these ways, we will transmit this city not only not less, but greater, better and more beautiful than it was transmitted to us."


    -Athenian Oath


    DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION INITIATIVE (DRI)

    In October 2019, the City of Hornell was selected as the Southern Tier recipient of the Round IV $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant. The DRI is a statewide initiative that provides funding for transformative projects designed to enhance local economies and serve as catalysts for additional investment. Recent public and private investment, local planning efforts, and capital infrastructure projects have enhanced downtown Hornell’s commercial center, providing a strong foundation for investment.


    Hornell DRI Vision Statement:

    Downtown Hornell serves as the regional center of activity in the Southern Tier. It is a full service hub that leverages its compact, walkable design to attract a range of businesses and residents by offering diverse housing options, a fully utilized historic building stock, educational and employment opportunities and a range of community and social amenities. The close-knit community benefits from a unique blend of cultural, artistic and recreational spaces designed to provide a welcoming and attractive environment. 

    Streetscape and Alleyway Improvement Projects:

    The streetscape and alleyway improvement projects will include sidewalk replacements, upgraded benches, tree replacements, enhanced accessibility, and add electrical components, bringing a more modern functionality and appearance, while keeping the quaint and hometown feel residents have enjoyed for years. The project scope extends across key corridors, encompassing improvements along Main Street, spanning from Center Street to Seneca Street, as well as along Broadway. Alleyway improvements to Pave Alley are also planned in the upgrade. Additionally, the sidewalk areas between Seneca St. and Genesee St., and between Seneca St. and Maple City Drive have been added to the project.


    Work began on February 28, 2024 and is slated for completion before the end of the calendar year. In order minimize disruptions to businesses and residents, work will occur in four phases, with construction completion anticipated in each phase before proceeding to the next. Please see the project boards below for timeline details and expectations of the completed project. Full-size boards can also be viewed in the City Hall lobby during business hours.

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