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Batavia, New York is centrally located between Buffalo and Rochester, as well as to the various towns and villages in western New York. For over 150 years it has been a desirable place for commerce, development and to live.
Batavia has the advantage of four major state highways leading to it and exit 48A on the New York State Thruway . These thoroughfares have over 45,000 vehicles daily and provide easy access for shoppers, tourists and businesses to our community and region.
Downtown Batavia has over 189 retail speciality stores, restaurants, entertainment, financial and other professional businesses that provide a variety of ty products and services to the area. It is also the seat of government for Genesee County.
The Batavia Business Improvement District provides the ideal environment for business and living. It has great events, historic structures, a safe environment, attractive streetscapes, upper level housing and attractive neighborhoods. These elements provide the perfect marketplace for family owned and national businesses. It is a great place to shop, start a business and to resident.
The Vision...
In 1998, ninety downtown business owners and city officials established the Batavia Business 
Improvement District (B.I.D) . It is an independent non-profit 501 (C)(6) organization made up of property owners and tenants dedicated to the economic and cultural revitalization of downtown Batavia, NY.
To accomplish its mission of revitalizing and promoting downtown, the B.I.D. developed a proactive plan. This focuses on:
- Retaining and expanding existing businesses.
- Attracting new niche retailers, artists and designers, restaurants and entertainment, high technology, and professional services.
- Create greater visiblity through events and marketing.
- Increase residential housing units.
The District's growth is attributed to...
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A safe, clean and attractive environment for pedestrians.
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Over $5.5 million in storefront and streetscape improvements.
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Economic incentives for businesses, i.e. facade improvement grants.and other grant/ loan funds
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Cooperative marketing and promotion for Batavia and the western New York marketplace.
Future initiatives include:
- Soliciting more retail business.
- Addtional facade and streetscape improvement projects.
- New construction
- Development of a hotel & conference center
- Development of an arts & cultural center / space
If you are interested in starting a business or re-locating to downtown Batavia, NY please contact us at 585-344-0900 for more information about our economic development programs.
Another Downtown Revitalization Project ...
As of March 2010 the project has successfully been completed.
The Ellicott Street Improvement Project, Batavia, NY which began in September 2008 was just recently completed in the Fall of 2009. The scope of this downtown enhancement project included the installation of pavers, trees, and stamped concrete from the westend of Ellicott Street, corner of Court & Ellicott Streets, and proceeding east to the corner of Ellicott & Swan Streets.
The cost of the project was approximately $750,000 (Breakdown of funding: Federal Highway Administration - $500,000, Batavia B.I.D. - $150,000 and City of Batavia - $100,000. Project Engineers: CRA Engineering, Williamsville, NY. and Project Contractors: Gordon Phillips, Rochester, NY.
Plans of What Was Revitalized:
Evans St. East to Jackson Jackson St. East to RR
RR East to Goad St. Goad St. East to Swan
For Follow Up Informationz Contact:
Batavia Business Improvement District at 585-344-0900 or
City of Batavia at 585-345-6325.
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Summer of 2010
Ellicott Street / Route 63
Pavement Rehabilitation Project
NYS Department of Transportation is preparing plans to repair and resurface 1.7 miles of Ellicott Street (this includes a major section of the BID) in Batavia, New York.
Scope of work: asphalt pavement repairs, pavement milling 2.5 inch depth, 2 inch asphalt overlay, new pavement markings and cleaning of drainage structures. The pavement markings are planned to change the traffic pattern from 4 lanes to 3 lanes, with parking on both sides of the road.
Lane Closures: Ellicott Street will be reduced to a single lane in each direction during pavement repair and reconstruction. Day and night time lane closures are planned for the project. Access to businesses will be given the highest priority.
If you have questions please contact Dan Farrelly (NYSDOT) at 585-272-4875 or the BID Office at 585-344-0900.
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