Hempstead's Revitalization of Franklin Avenue

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'''Nassau's 2007 Comprehensive Visioning Plan and Community Environment Improvement Project'''
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Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and Village of Hempstead Mayor Wayne J. Hall, Sr. have announced a $3 million investment initiative for the revitalization of Franklin Avenue in the downtown area of Hempstead Village.
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[http://www.villageofhempstead.org/government/mayor.htm Mayor Wayne J. Hall, Sr.] of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hempstead_(village),_New_York Village of Hempstead] and [http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CountyExecutive/index.html Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi] have announced a $3 million investment initiative for the revitalization of North Franklin Avenue in the [http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.704962,-73.617363&spn=0.11,0.18&t=h downtown area] of Hempstead Village.
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On February 27, 2007, Suozzi and Hall unveiled the Comprehensive Visioning Plan, Including New Gateways and Beautification of Franklin Avenue and Peninsula Boulevard. Construction is planned to begin in Spring 2008.
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On February 27, 2007, Suozzi and Hall unveiled the [http://www.sustainableli.org/community.html Comprehensive Visioning Plan], which includes various improvements for Franklin Avenue.  
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The plan consists of the installation of new Franklin Avenue streetscape, decorative street lights, benches, and trash cans. Also, new brick sidewalks will be construction. The 'Village of Hempstead gateway' signs welcoming visitors to downtown Hempstead from northern and southern approaches also will be redesigned as part of the project, Suozzi said.
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Hempstead officials hope that these improvements will help to bolster the location's image as well as increase its financial standing. According to a [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=16000US3633139&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US36%7C16000US3633139&_street=&_county=hempstead&_cityTown=hempstead&_state=04000US36&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y Census] of Hempstead Village's economic characteristics, the percentage of individuals living [http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ThematicMapFramesetServlet?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US3633139&-tm_name=DEC_2000_SF3_U_M00075&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF3_U&-_MapEvent=displayBy&-_dBy=140&-_lang=en&-_sse=on below poverty level] is 17.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.
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Suozzi and Hall are encouraging Hempstead residents to offer recommendations at town meetings for what the renovation plan for Franklin Avenue should include.
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"The coordination between the County and the Village of Hempstead is an example of a partnership focused on achieving our goals for “New Suburbia” that includes revitalizing our downtowns,” Suozzi said in his [http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CountyExecutive/NewsRelease/2007/2-27-2007.html official press release]. “Mature suburbs like ours won't generate enough economic growth if we do nothing and just allow them to stagnate.”
 
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The plan's $3 million cost will be covered by funding from Nassau County’s Capital Project. A series of public meetings will be held to finalize the plan's actions and discuss design services, which will be provided by the planning consultants Ferrandino and Associates, FX Fowle and Urbitran Associates, Inc.
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"We are pleased to be working with Mayor Hall and the Village Trustees to support their efforts to help Hempstead realize its economic potential,” said Suozzi. “The Village of Hempstead has many assets: it is a major public transportation center with rail and bus terminals, it has a large downtown, and most importantly, it is centrally located. These improvements will reflect the pride of the residents of the Village of Hempstead and help spur economic activity. There is no reason that Hempstead can’t be a growing and vibrant business center, similar to suburban business centers in other counties, like New Rochelle or White Plains.”
 
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County Executive Suozzi and Mayor Hall are encouraging planning recommendations from the community for what should be improved downtown. The first of these meetings was held on March 5, 2007 at the Hempstead Village Library. 
 
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"The coordination between the County and the Village of Hempstead is an example of a partnership focused on achieving our goals for 'New Suburbia' that includes revitalizing our downtowns,” Suozzi said in his [http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CountyExecutive/NewsRelease/2007/2-27-2007.html official press release]. “Mature suburbs like ours won't generate enough economic growth if we do nothing and just allow them to stagnate.”
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Another improvement plan for Hempstead is part of Nassau county’s “Community Environment Improvement” project. This project, a county-wide effort to beautify specific areas throughout Nassau County, will upgrade the center median of Peninsula Boulevard from Franklin Avenue to President Street. The upgrade will include decorative paved edges, the installation of an aesthetically pleasing guide rail and the planting of over 70 trees.
 
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"We are pleased to be working with Mayor Hall and the Village Trustees to support their efforts to help Hempstead realize its economic potential,” said Suozzi. “The Village of Hempstead has many assets: it is a major public transportation center with rail and bus terminals, it has a large downtown, and most importantly, it is centrally located. These improvements will reflect the pride of the residents of the Village of Hempstead and help spur economic activity. There is no reason that Hempstead can’t be a growing and vibrant business center, similar to suburban business centers in other counties, like New Rochelle or White Plains.”
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“Improving the image and overall quality of life in the Village of Hempstead is not only critical to economic growth in the Village and the Hub at large, it also helps create the kind of community that we want our children - and their children - to grow up in,” Mayor Hall also said in the press release. “The revitalization of Franklin Avenue is just the beginning.”
“Improving the image and overall quality of life in the Village of Hempstead is not only critical to economic growth in the Village and the Hub at large, it also helps create the kind of community that we want our children - and their children - to grow up in,” Mayor Hall also said in the press release. “The revitalization of Franklin Avenue is just the beginning.”
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"A considerable infusion of state and federal funding as well as private investment have enabled the replacement of blighted storefronts, complete commercial building rehabilitations and the development of affordable housing for the local population" said James B. York, Hempstead Village's municipal historian.
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"It is proud of its' cultural diversity and the resourcefulness and accomplishments of its' residents, both past and present," Mr. York says. "The Village of Hempstead is truly undergoing a renaissance that it is hoped will restore it to its' former prominence and prepare it for its' passage into the twenty first century."
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'''Images'''
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'''Beautification of North Franklin Avenue Improvement Plan'''
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[http://editthis.info/journalism80/Image:Hempstead1.jpg#file The current Hempstead Village sign]
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- Installation of a new streetscape
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- New decorative street lights, benches, and trash cans
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- Construction of new brick sidewalks
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'''Funding'''
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The $3 million cost will be covered by funding from Nassau County’s Capital Project.
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'''Schedule'''
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Construction is planned to begin in Spring 2008, following a series of public meetings.
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The first public meeting hosted to discuss plans for North Franklin Avenue as well as overall planning efforts, which include the ongoing update to the Comprehensive Plan and joint visioning efforts by the county and village, took place on March 5, 2007.
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The meetings are attended by residents, business owners, civic leaders, clergy, environmentalists, and town or village officials. The community then begins to understand its priorities and construct a plan of action.
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Future meetings will be held at the Hempstead Village Library, which is located on 115 Nichols Court, and will be posted on the lirary's [http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=HEMPSTD schedule calendar].
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'''Construction'''
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Nassau County officials have selected the firm of [http://www.urbitran.com/general_content.cfm?categoryName=18%2D%2E%28KHAA%24D%2AVTVE%2FE%3F%5CWBY%40%20%0A  Urbitran Associates, Inc.], an engineering, architecture and planning firm, to provide design services.
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A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Urbitran incorporates environmentally aware design concepts. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2008.
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'''Images'''
[http://editthis.info/journalism80/Image:Hempstead2.jpg Improvement Plan Sign]
[http://editthis.info/journalism80/Image:Hempstead2.jpg Improvement Plan Sign]
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[http://editthis.info/journalism80/Image:IMG_1818.JPG Franklin Avenue in Downtown Hempstead]
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[http://editthis.info/journalism80/Image:IMG_1819.JPG Site of Future Renovations]
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[http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/hofstraphotos/franklinave1.jpg Map of Renovation Site]
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[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ThematicMapFramesetServlet?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US3633139&-tm_name=DEC_2000_SF3_U_M00075&-ds_name=DEC_2000_SF3_U&-_MapEvent=displayBy&-_dBy=140&-_lang=en&-_sse=on Census Bureau Map Showing the Percent of Persons Below the Poverty Level in Hempstead Village]
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[http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/hofstraphotos/franklinmap.jpg  Image From Google Maps]
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'''Sources'''
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[http://www.villageofhempstead.org/ Village of Hempstead]
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[http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=837 Hempstead Community Profile]
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[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/SAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=16000US3633139&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US36%7C16000US3633139&_street=&_county=hempstead&_cityTown=hempstead&_state=04000US36&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=&show_2003_tab=&redirect=Y Census of Hempstead Village]
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[http://www.switchboard.com/swbd.main/dir/results.htm?page=1&whatType=Business&listingPagination=1&kw=Government+Offices-City%2C+Village+%26+Twp&lo=City+of+Hempstead%2C+NY&ypcobrand=1&nm=&what=Government+Offices-City%2C+Village+%26+Twp&where=City+of+Hempstead%2C+NY&r_fcid=30005&sessionID=637b9cc8-b176-447e-8bc5-26c723e6608b&r_fcp=bottomnav&r_aid=8F811A12135D4EB3A61B6FE6232D6FD0 Hempstead Village Government Offices]
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[http://www.villageofhempstead.org/government/mayor.htm Mayor Wayne J. Hall]
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[http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CountyExecutive/NewsRelease/2007/2-27-2007.html Press Release]
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[http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/CountyExecutive/index.html Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi]
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[http://www.sustainableli.org/community.html Community Revitalization Plan Meetings]
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[http://www.urbitran.com/general_content.cfm?categoryName=18%2D%2E%28KHAA%24D%2AVTVE%2FE%3F%5CWBY%40%20%0A  Urbitran]

Current revision as of 04:11, 14 May 2007

Background Information


Mayor Wayne J. Hall, Sr. of the Village of Hempstead and Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi have announced a $3 million investment initiative for the revitalization of North Franklin Avenue in the downtown area of Hempstead Village.


On February 27, 2007, Suozzi and Hall unveiled the Comprehensive Visioning Plan, which includes various improvements for Franklin Avenue.


Hempstead officials hope that these improvements will help to bolster the location's image as well as increase its financial standing. According to a Census of Hempstead Village's economic characteristics, the percentage of individuals living below poverty level is 17.7%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.


Suozzi and Hall are encouraging Hempstead residents to offer recommendations at town meetings for what the renovation plan for Franklin Avenue should include.



Quotes


"The coordination between the County and the Village of Hempstead is an example of a partnership focused on achieving our goals for 'New Suburbia' that includes revitalizing our downtowns,” Suozzi said in his official press release. “Mature suburbs like ours won't generate enough economic growth if we do nothing and just allow them to stagnate.”


"We are pleased to be working with Mayor Hall and the Village Trustees to support their efforts to help Hempstead realize its economic potential,” said Suozzi. “The Village of Hempstead has many assets: it is a major public transportation center with rail and bus terminals, it has a large downtown, and most importantly, it is centrally located. These improvements will reflect the pride of the residents of the Village of Hempstead and help spur economic activity. There is no reason that Hempstead can’t be a growing and vibrant business center, similar to suburban business centers in other counties, like New Rochelle or White Plains.”


“Improving the image and overall quality of life in the Village of Hempstead is not only critical to economic growth in the Village and the Hub at large, it also helps create the kind of community that we want our children - and their children - to grow up in,” Mayor Hall also said in the press release. “The revitalization of Franklin Avenue is just the beginning.”


"A considerable infusion of state and federal funding as well as private investment have enabled the replacement of blighted storefronts, complete commercial building rehabilitations and the development of affordable housing for the local population" said James B. York, Hempstead Village's municipal historian.


"It is proud of its' cultural diversity and the resourcefulness and accomplishments of its' residents, both past and present," Mr. York says. "The Village of Hempstead is truly undergoing a renaissance that it is hoped will restore it to its' former prominence and prepare it for its' passage into the twenty first century."



Beautification of North Franklin Avenue Improvement Plan


- Installation of a new streetscape

- New decorative street lights, benches, and trash cans

- Construction of new brick sidewalks



Funding


The $3 million cost will be covered by funding from Nassau County’s Capital Project.



Schedule


Construction is planned to begin in Spring 2008, following a series of public meetings.


The first public meeting hosted to discuss plans for North Franklin Avenue as well as overall planning efforts, which include the ongoing update to the Comprehensive Plan and joint visioning efforts by the county and village, took place on March 5, 2007.


The meetings are attended by residents, business owners, civic leaders, clergy, environmentalists, and town or village officials. The community then begins to understand its priorities and construct a plan of action.


Future meetings will be held at the Hempstead Village Library, which is located on 115 Nichols Court, and will be posted on the lirary's schedule calendar.



Construction


Nassau County officials have selected the firm of Urbitran Associates, Inc., an engineering, architecture and planning firm, to provide design services.

A member of the U.S. Green Building Council, Urbitran incorporates environmentally aware design concepts. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2008.



Images


Improvement Plan Sign

Franklin Avenue in Downtown Hempstead

Site of Future Renovations

Map of Renovation Site

Census Bureau Map Showing the Percent of Persons Below the Poverty Level in Hempstead Village

Image From Google Maps



Sources


Village of Hempstead

Hempstead Community Profile

Census of Hempstead Village

Hempstead Village Government Offices

Mayor Wayne J. Hall

Press Release

Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi

Community Revitalization Plan Meetings

Urbitran

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