BERC is pleased to announce a new component of the Commercial Area Revitalization Effort (CARE) Program which will provide a $25,000 forgivable loan to attract the top 3 targeted businesses needed for each CARE Area.
A retail survey was conducted in each CARE Area. The following information was based on retail surveys conducted in each CARE Area. If you are interested, the entire survey is included in our Market Study and Revitalization Plan (1.8 mb PDF).
For each CARE Area, there is an "Identity for Promotion" and types of stores that the CARE Area lacks.
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The Identity for Promotion in the Grant / Ferry Street Neighborhood is:
The top neighborhood deficiencies are:
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The Identity for Promotion in the Lakeview / Lower Niagara Streets Neighborhood is:
The top neighborhood deficiencies are:
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The Identity for Promotion in the Jefferson Street Neighborhood is:
Neighborhood retail development should focus on a diverse blend of African American foods, crafts, clothing, restaurants, music clubs and gift stores. The top neighborhood deficiencies are:
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The Identity for Promotion in the Seneca Street Neighborhood is:
Neighborhood retail development should focus on a diverse blend of Irish-oriented food and restaurants.
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The Identity for Promotion in the Fillmore / Leroy Street Neighborhood is:
Neighborhood retail development should focus on a diverse blend of goods and services that can serve the immediate needs of the surrounding neighborhood and commuter population. The top neighborhood deficiencies are:
*1000' priority zone for development is designated between the Central Park Plaza and the Main Street / Fairfield Street intersection. Areas between Main Street and Fillmore Avenue needs to be "greened," the facades need improvements and existing circulation and security problems must be addressed. CARE Funds will not be specifically spent on the Central Park Plaza; HOWEVER, the CPP revitalization is key to the retail future of the Fillmore / Leroy CARE Area. |
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The Identity for Promotion in the Broadway / Fillmore Streets Neighborhood is:
Neighborhood retail development should focus on a diverse blend of stores, service and restaurants that could serve the neighborhood and region in big box form. The top neighborhood deficiencies are:
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While there appeared to be room for growth in most retail categories, the categories that showed the greatest opportunities were grocery stores, general merchandise stores, restaurants and drug stores.
Note: Applications for CARE funding with physical locations in the 1000' priority zone will be given priority consideration.
