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Westcott Lot Top DRI Projects

Marc Wouters, director of urban design for Stantec, presents the findings of the public hearing and subcommittees during a meeting of the DRI committee this afternoon (Ian Austin/AllOTSEGO.com)

By IAN AUSTIN & LIBBY CUDMORE • Special to www.AllOTSEGO.com

ONEONTA – The redevelopment of the Westcott Lot, new signage on Main Street, upper-floor apartments and, the centerpiece – the Mohawk Valley Food & Beverage Innovation District – were all recommended for a piece of the $10 million DRI funding by Stantec and the three Downtown Revitalization Initiative subcommittees during their annual meeting this afternoon.

"No one person in this group will get everything they want," said Mayor Gary Herzig. "But, this is only the beginning. If we spend the $10 million dollars right we will all grow and the return on our investment will be far beyond $10 million."

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