Oneida County plans housing division amid Chobani expansion demand
What happened
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente proposed a $577 million budget, noting that 90% of the plan is due to state and federal mandates. Picente stated that the county must invest in housing by ensuring developers have good infrastructure, such as roads, water, and sewer. Chief of Staff Marc Barraco of Mohawk Valley EDGE noted that the population increase from projects like the Chobani expansion requires the county to foster housing opportunities. Picente announced plans to establish a housing division within the county planning department and included $2 million in the budget for this purpose.
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Why it matters
The county is responding to regional housing demand created by Chobani's expansion in Oneida County. By improving infrastructure and establishing a housing division, Oneida County aims to make it easier for developers and local communities to build more housing.
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Who's involved
- Oneida CountyCounty executive proposed a budget and plans to establish a housing division.
- ChobaniIts expansion activity is noted as a driver of regional housing needs in Oneida County.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- UticaSpeculative
Utica might see increased development potential due to county infrastructure investment and housing planning.
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The entities involved
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Oneida County
county in New York, United States
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Chobani
USA dairy processor specializing in strained yogurt