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Market and downtown projects move ahead; Phase 2 workforce housing has construction closing
Summary
City and board staff reported progress on the Greater Glens Falls market, SPS façade work and Phase 2 workforce housing; the market interior design and equipment procurement are underway and Phase 2 has closed construction financing with an Oct. 15 celebration planned
City and authority staff reported progress across several downtown projects at the Sept. 16 meeting, including completion of facade work on an SPS project, procurement for the Greater Glens Falls market interior and a construction closing for phase‑2 workforce housing.
Mark Cooney, asked to summarize finances, said there were no checks written in August and that July activity was the primary accounting entry for the month. Staff reported that a small façade grant for a downtown business was closed and that contractors completed facade and lighting work; the business awaits sign approval.
On the Greater Glens Falls Market project, staff said interior design documents are complete and construction bids will go out within weeks. Equipment lists for the commercial kitchen, market and wayfinding system are prepared and procurement will begin. Staff said temporary heating and Porta Johns are in place for near‑term events and that the goal is to open a market space by mid‑December, an aspirational target contingent on construction and contractor schedules.
The board received an update on phase‑2 workforce housing, which staff said completed a construction financing closing with tax‑credit investors. An opening ceremony and project celebration is planned for Oct. 15; staff asked board members to reserve the date.
Why it matters: the downtown market and workforce housing are central elements of the city’s economic‑development strategy; procurement and construction progress will determine near‑term openings and community programming.
Board members noted ongoing concerns about parking, tenant behavior and neighborhood impacts as new residential units come online; staff said temporary sidewalk and paving fixes will provide a safe pedestrian path through winter and permanent paving will follow in spring.
