This project would include both a new shelter to enclose dumpster and restroom facilities at the foot of North Portage, where the beach parking lot access is located. This would provide styling and visually appealing elements to “dress up” and add practical features to what are necessary but frequently unattractive amenities.

The Barcelona business district is plagued by insufficient streets, crosswalks, sidewalks, lights, and outdoor furniture. Interestingly, it does have a substantial number of trees along its streets which should be retained and worked into the final streetscape design. As seen in the images below, some streetscape improvements have been made around Barcelona pier and lighthouse, significantly improving pedestrian safety, aesthetics, and amenity usage.

Many of the waterways in the State have benefitted from the addition of a kayak launch. From 2009 to 2017 U.S. kayak sales have increased by roughly 55%. Many public spaces, including some newly created parks, have installed a kayak launch to see the level of visitors increase dramatically, adding vitality to previously forgotten or underutilized spaces.

We anticipate that the corridor between the downtown and the harbor could be transformed from its low-density, primarily industrial, agricultural, residential, and vacant land-use orientation to a more complete and active mixed-use corridor. Investments made through the projects proposed here would guide and catalyze private investment into the corridor rather than locating in a more dispersed fashion on the outskirts of town (which has occasionally been proposed). Much of this stretch does not even have sidewalks or adequate lighting.

The Barcelona to Chautauqua Institution Multi-use trail is the result of years of planning to connect Chautauqua County’s recreational, cultural, and historic assets between Barcelona Harbor and the Chautauqua Institution. It will promote four season recreational opportunities and improve public health through increased exercise. The implementation plan identifies five distinct segments to improve the feasibility of implementation. Segments 1.1a and 1.2a run through Barcelona and Westfield, as identified on the Map below.

The Town, Village, and private owner of the former New York Central Passenger Depot in Westfield, wishes to resume passenger service to Westfield using their existing historic depot for the following reasons:

The North Portage corridor is the first impression many people have when arriving in town off of Interstate 90 (Thruway Exit 60). While some signage does currently exist to direct people to either destination, those unfamiliar with the area are unlikely to truly understand the assets located nearby. To remedy this issue, we propose a thruway exit gateway that will integrate visitors into the community, will exhibit and explain community assets and will allow for a transition from thruway driving into a complete street.

The overall strategic goal of the project was to revitalize the downtown business district to promote sustainable business development as well as growth while creating affordable housing units that make the downtown area more livable, while supporting the long term economic and cultural health of the Village of Westfield.

Project components include commercial and residential work for 8 buildings, as well as streetscape improvements.

Replaced 1950's era substation switchgear, breakers, and controls. Also installed new switchgear lineup, new underground cable installation and new riser pole construction for circuits originating from the Village’s English Street Substation.