Place Making

When downtown areas and neighborhoods are vibrant and well-maintained, they power local business. STEG works across area municipalities to secure the physical improvements and amenities needed to ensure Chemung County can attract top talent and maintain a strong base of employment. Together with the IDA and other partners, STEG makes a tremendous impact through its revitalization efforts.

Our Approach

  • Chemung County’s ‘shovel ready’ and spec sites are marketed on STEG’s website.
  • State and federal funding is sought to structure projects to repurpose available inventory.
  • State and federal funding is sought to structure projects that advance residential neighborhood revitalization plans.

Performance Indicators

  • 5 to 10 retail, commercial and mixed-use sites are developed.
  • Online exposure of potential projects is doubled
  • $3M in funding incentives for area projects is secured annually.

$40,000 STEG Annual Investment