City of Lackawanna's Comprehensive Plan 2020
Yep, the City apparently has a COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2020...
That was 4 years ago...in just NINE MORE YEARS, the City's vision for 2020 is as follows:
City Council Meeting
June 19, 2006
Resolution #13, 2006
Whereas the OLV Renaissance plan intends to seek grant funding to improve Baker Alley and create a walking trail, pocket park and expended parking for area to address THE CITY OF LACKAWANNA'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2020 consistent with the following points FOUND IN THE PLAN:
(1) to promote the historical resources of the City for economic benefit
(2) to provide additional natural and open space uses
(3) enhance and preserve significant visual resources in Lackawanna
(4) improve the appearance and circulation of the LACKAWANNA BUSINESS DISTRICT
(5) investigate and address the need for additional pocket parks
(6) link City recreation, cultural and historical resources through the development of the CITY TRAIL SYSTEM and work with the Greater Buffalo Niagara Frontier Transportation Council, NYSDOT
(7) improve pedestrial and CYCLING TRANSPORTATION system
(8) participate in State programs that highlight the significance of historical properties
(9) increase the number of trees particularly on or near South Park and Ridge Roads
City of Lackawanna Redevelopment Plan
The City submitted a proposal for a grant through RESTORE NEW YORK COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE
City of Lackawanna – City of Lackawanna Redevelopment Plan
Grant Total: $800,000
The City of Lackawanna is requesting funding for a comprehensive revitalization project that will fulfill the goals of its citywide redevelopment plan. All actions are integral to the redevelopment of business and housing sites at the most visible locations within the City. Efforts to immediately improve commercial and residential property include: Asbestos abatement of the 96,100 square foot vacant Bethlehem Steel office building which will be evaluated for potential re-use. In addition, assistance to Catholic Health Systems for the Our Lady of Victory (OLV) Senior Complex will enable them to complete the final and most visible phase of construction, a new entrance and commercial space.
Off The LA City Web----NOT in Buffalo News, as of yet........
Mayor Polanski will be presenting his Budget Message for 2011-2012 on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. In the Council Chambers located on the Second Floor of Lackawanna City Hall, 714 Ridge Road, Lackawanna, New York