How could Joshua Greene leading the NY Forward grant project affect LPC?
Local planning commission must review 18 projects for $4.5 million grant The grant project, led by Joshua Greene, is tied to the $4.5 million New York State NY Forward Round 4 award for Falconer. The Local Planning Commission (LPC) is responsible for reviewing the submissions and recommending a slate of projects for a share of this funding. The LPC has already received 23 project applications, including 13 private and 6 public submissions, and has scheduled multiple meetings—including one today and others on November 18 and December 19—to evaluate these requests and make final recommendations.
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Falconer was selected as one of two Western New York communities to receive a $4.5 million New York State NY Forward Round 4 award. Joshua Greene, a planner with LaBella Associates, was named project head for the grant. The Local Planning Commission is reviewing 18 projects that represent an estimated $34 million in total costs and $15 million in funding requests.
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Joshua Greene, as project head for the Falconer's NY Forward Grant, is managing the process for the $4.5 million state award. This grant requires the Local Planning Commission (LPC) to review all submitted project requests to recommend a slate of projects for final state funding decisions. The LPC must process the grant applications, which include 23 submissions totaling $14.5 million in requests. The LPC has scheduled meetings on November 18 and December 19 to review the projects, request additional information, and take a final vote on the slate of recommended projects.
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- Falconer received a $4.5 million New York State NY Forward Round 4 award.post-journal.com
- The LPC is reviewing 18 projects representing an estimated $34 million in total project costs.post-journal.com
- Greene reported 23 project applications submitted, including 13 private and 6 public projects.post-journal.com
- The LPC has scheduled meetings for November 18 and December 19 to review projects and take a final vote.post-journal.com
Why it matters
The LPC is central to the revitalization efforts in Falconer, acting as the gatekeeper for state funding. The successful management of this grant project is critical, as the LPC's recommendations will determine which community issues and opportunities receive the $4.5 million in state funding to revitalize the village's downtown area.
This process is part of a broader state mechanism where local planning commissions work with state agency partners and consultants to develop a Strategic Investment Plan. This structure allows local communities to directly influence how state resources are allocated to address specific local needs and goals.
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- How many of the 18 projects will ultimately be recommended for state funding?
- What specific community issues or needs will the Strategic Investment Plan prioritize?
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