Schenectady County Announces Four More Façade Projects

The unified economic development team put in place by the new Democratic Majority on the county Legislature in 2004 continues to produce results. Schenectady County’s Metroplex Development Authority recently announced plans to move forward with four façade improvement projects this year. The four projects all involve major upgrades to key storefronts on Upper Union Street.

“Redevelopment continues to take place throughout Schenectady County. These four façade projects, coupled with last year’s major streetscape improvements, show how small business and the County’s economic development team are working together.” said Susan E. Savage, Chair of the county Legislature.

"The unique partnership with Schenectady County Metroplex and the property owners in the Upper Union Street BID makes it possible for business owners to enhance their façades through this successful matching funds program,” said Guy Sementilli, BID Chair and himself a previous Façade Improvement Grant recipient at Scotti’s Restaurant, 1730 Union St. “The BID appreciates all Metroplex has done during the past three rounds of façade funding and we are looking forward to the improvements to come from round four. The continued improvements will make Upper Union Street a more attractive destination for years to come."

Metroplex will invest $122,000 in grant funding for these four projects that will be matched on at least a one to one basis by business and property owners. For this round of funding, Metroplex expects matching commitments of more than $500,000.

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