The Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development is dedicated to building on the historic successes of Fairport, New York.
Our innovative and collaborative organization is represented by our investments in village assets and a commitment to the future. Through our strategic vision, Fairport OCED supports the continued growth of the Village of Fairport into the most sought-after destination in Upstate New York region for residents, visitors, and businesses.
Our Agencies
IDA
Industrial Development Agency
- Incentivizing investments
- Encouraging capital improvements
- Creating savings for businesses
URA
Urban Renewal Agency
- Revitalizing properties & neighborhoods
- Improving housing conditions
- Supporting Section 8 success
- Improving accessibility
LDC
Local Development Corporation
- Reducing unemployment
- Promote maximum employment
- Improving job opportunities
Section 8
Section 8 House Program
- Preserve & increase affordable housing
- Promote Fair Housing
- Encourage families to be self-sufficient
About OCED
Our Vision for the Village of Fairport is complete community living with attainable housing, abundant amenities and vibrant streets lined with businesses.
Success Stories
The long-vacant 62,000 square-foot former can factory and 42,000 square-foot industrial building that dominated the north side of the village were impediments to the revitalization of Fairport.
What began as a simple façade improvement project in 2004, resulted in the demolition of 2 buildings and the construction of what has become a signature project in the heart of the Village. The Fairport Urban Renewal Agency supported this project with a $300,000 low-interest loan and a façade grant. The total project cost was $1,200,000.
Iron Smoke Whiskey, founded in 2011, is a small-batch craft distillery. Enjoying success, the distillery needed a larger location. Working with Fairport Local Development Corporation, a suitable site was identified, and Iron Smoke relocated to the Fairport location in 2014. The project was assisted with a low-interest loan for renovations, build-out costs, fixtures, and equipment. The total project cost was $850,000.
Developed through Urban Renewal programs in the 1970’s, the 120,000 square foot Fairport Landing shopping center had served as a key component of the Village’s commercial corridor. Due to shifting retail trends and lack of investment, the property was experiencing significant vacancy.
News
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The Village of Fairport has experienced tremendous growth over the last five years, with a significant amount of private development. These projects have reenergized our restaurant, retail and recreational opportunities, drawing people from throughout the Finger Lakes Region. However, this success is accompanied by concerns...
The Fairport Industrial Development Agency continues to invest in this unique urban wetlands which provides ecological benefits as well as a passive recreational space along the Erie Canal and the NYS Empire Trail. This project proposes to make improvements to the entrance which will result...
To date, the Village of Fairport Local Development Corporation (FLDC) Local Investments for Fairport’s Transformation (LIFT) Grant Program has distributed $80,000 in grants, to more than 40 Fairport Village businesses for PPE, takeout supplies and other pandemic related expenses.