In October 2011, Elan coordinated with a number of communities to submit Consolidated Funding Applications for various project types. On December 8, 2011 the Governor announced funding for projects across New York State. Awarded applications completed by Elan include:
Lake George Environmental Park (Warren County)
The Lake George Environmental Park will be a 12-acre park on the site of the former Gaslight Village Amusement Park in the heart of the village. Warren County, the Village of Lake George, and the three “Es” – the FUND for Lake George, the Lake George Association, and the Lake George Land Conservancy formed a parnterhsip to oversee the design and construction of the park. Elan Planning and Design and members of its design team prepared a concept Master Plan that outlines various park components including interactive exhibits that teach visitors about the way water shapes our everyday lives, a festival space for various sized events, nature trails, fitness walks, interpretive signage, an interactive water fountain and playground area for children, a skateboard park, among other elements. To help obtain funding toe complete the park, the project partners hired Elan Planning and Design to prepare two grant applications under NYS’s Consolidated Funding Application 2011 round.
Funding was received from the NYS Department of State and the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation to advance the Lake George Environmental Park. Funded elements include: permeable asphalt paving along West Brook Road, phase 1 festival space build out including a stabilized turf system; a ‘green’ stormwater solution in the center of the park, two at-grade crossings over West Brook, a park restroom facility and landscaping throughout the park. A total of $381,000 was received from the New York State Department of State and $738,000 was received from the Environmental Facilities Corporation.
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Redevelopment and Connection Plan for Pruyns Island – City of Glens Falls
Elan Planning and Design prepared an application on behalf of the City of Glens Falls to prepare a Master Plan for the redevelopment of Pruyns Island located on the Hudson River directly adjacent to the City’s bustling downtown. The project was identified in the Hudson River Local Waterfront Revitalization Strategy that was prepared for five municipalities along the Hudson River. The NYS Department of State funded the original study and this grant that will be used to prepare a redevelopment master plan for Pruyns Island, including a conceptual plan to connect the island to downtown to spur additional private development in the heart of the city. A total of $32,860 was received.
Hague Brook Stormwater Reduction Program — Town of Hague
Building on a number of projects designed and completed in the heart of the Town of Hague, Elan Planning and Design prepared an application to the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation to incorporate green stormwater infrastructure to help preserve the pristine water quality of Lake George.
The Hague Brook Stormwater Reduction Program will retrofit two parking areas in downtown Hague using bioretention and permeable asphalt to reduce stormwater runoff into Hague Brook, which drains into Lake George. The parking areas are located in the heart of the downtown district and will allow for enhanced access for visitors and residents to hamlet businesses and activities as well as increase year-round tourism opportunities for the Town and the greater Lake George Region. NYS EFC awarded $44,000 to the Town to complete this project.
Town of Hague Veterans Park
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Elan Planning Design & Landscape Architecture worked with the Town of Hague to design and build the Town of Hague Veteran’s Park on the site of the former American Legion Building. On November 12, 2011 the Town Supervisor, elected officials, representatives from the New York State Department of State, veterans, Boy Scouts, and local residents attended a ribbon cutting that was followed by a reception at the Town of Hague Community Center. The park includes a brass memorial bell, a memorial wall containing the names of all those veterans who were residents of Hague at the time of their enlistment, sitting areas, and memorial sculpture. The park sits along the banks of Hague Brook in the center of downtown helping to serve as a focal point for residents and visitors.