The Arts West District in Utica Meeting: May 3rd

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Next Meeting Time: Tuesday, May 3 · 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Jeannette's Luncheonette, 806 Noyes St (corner of Lincoln Avenue) Utica

Our focus will be on shaping the entire Arts West District, including Sculpture Space and Varick Street, as well as neighborhoods and prospective business areas.

At this meeting, we’ll share visions and ideas on how our urban in-city village can better embrace its arts resources, strengthen its artistic character, and grow as a destination for people interested in the arts.

We will also discuss projects under consideration by the Municipal Housing Authority and City of Utica.

We hope to generate fresh new thinking, solutions, and opportunities to energize and propel the future of our community and drive our overall City of Utica!

For example, how would you like to dine, drink, shop, live, and play right here in our own backyards instead of traveling to Clinton, Hamilton, Herkimer, and Syracuse to enjoy an intimate arts village atmosphere?

We could bring in new arts and handcraft businesses appealing to people from all around.

Wouldn't it be wonderful to re-open the Bearded Dolphin and Kelly O'Neal’s and reinvent the businesses to include an upscale martini/cigar bar, a fusion lounge, an internet hub club, etc.

Utica needs new, fresh ideas and I know you guys out there have them!

BRING YOUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS!!!

We already have three unique and expanding eateries:

Jeannette’s Luncheonette (remodeling into a retro diner featuring Utica-OD 1950’s news, business, and community organizations)
Tramonatne Café (funkadelic coffee house )
Tiny’s Bar & Grill (Jazz)

Plus…Sabatino’s Pizza & Deli (pizza & sandwiches)

And across the arterial - Varick Street businesses and Sculpture Space

Entertainment and the Arts include:
Players of Utica
Munson Williams and their film theater
Neptune Studios Art Gallery
Across arterial - Varick Street business and Sculpture Space

MHA and the City of Utica have some terrific ideas and grant funding, but should they build elsewhere?

How about demolishing, restoring, or renovating older deteriorating homes throughout the neighborhood.

This would provide opportunity for first-time home buyers to purchase, re-hab, and restore residences they occupy, promoting home ownership instead of absentee and irresponsible landlords who rent and neglect!

At the Lincoln Avenue location, two-story buildings can be built with first floor storefronts and shop-owner residences upstairs.

Ideally, an owner will live above their business, while experiencing the pride of developing their personal business and their personal residence!

Also, the City of Utica would benefit from both property AND sales tax!

*Imagine what type of business you would have there!

This will draw business from all around Utica and our sister cities, towns, and villages!

Please keep in mind the Rt. 12 arterial project that will close most exits into Utica.

Some thoroughfare traffic will inevitably flow through the Arts West District along Lincoln Ave. due to closing of the the Rt. 12 Arterial exits.

Most traffic will simply bypass us on Rt. 12 Arterial!!!

*Let's give them a reason to stop and shop!

We must create an attraction to promote and keep this neighborhood ALIVE and WELL into our future!

The NEW Arts West District will provide incentive and attract business, patrons, and proud homeowners to re-populate the neighborhood!

Housing Visions is redeveloping throughout the district and has rental properties available for income eligible tenants. This organization manages their properties with great care and performs thorough background checks of all applicants, ensuring the neighborhood of quality tenants.

The MHA and the City of Utica would greatly serve our community and Utica by replacing and improving already deteriorated homes speckled throughout this promising neighborhood.

Empty lots can be transformed into community gardens that align with Urban Farming.

The Oneida Square Project and Cornerstone Community Church planted a bountiful garden on Henry St.

The group is also serious moves to redevelop on Henry Street!

*Go check out their garden…a community effort!

Lastly, let us consider the newly planned redevelopment of Oneida Square at the top of Plant and Genesee St.

There are a lot of good things happening around town.
Let's get involved!!!
THIS IS OUR COMMUNITY!!!

LET"S TAKE IT BY THE HORNS AND BRING HER BACK TO L-I-F-E....before Utica falls into a deeper sleep!

City officials, including UPD, & district councilmen will be present to address any questions or voice productive ideas/concerns.

Let’s move some mountains, Utica!!!
Time
Tuesday, May 3 · 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location
Jeannette's Luncheonette 806 Noyes St (corner of Noyes and Lincoln) Utica, NY