Cayuga County officials are inviting residents to participate in a new planning initiative aimed at identifying underutilized and potentially contaminated properties across the county.
The Countywide Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Pre-Planning Inventory and Analysis project will assess vacant, abandoned, and environmentally affected sites in all towns and villages except the City of Auburn. The goal is to create a mapped inventory and identify priority areas for future redevelopment and cleanup.
Two public meetings are scheduled to introduce the project and gather community input:
- Southern Location: Wednesday, April 22, 6–8 p.m., Locke Volunteer Fire Department, 1060 State Route 38, Locke.
- Central Location: Thursday, April 23, 6–8 p.m., Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES, 1879 W. Genesee Street, Auburn.
Following the meetings, a public survey will be released to collect additional feedback.
The project is funded by the New York State Department of State through the Environmental Protection Fund and is being conducted with consultants Fisher Associates and MUD Workshop. Officials say the effort will help guide long-term redevelopment, integrate with ongoing local planning initiatives, and attract public and private investment.
Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meetings to learn more and share their input. More information about the BOA program is available online.
