News

Elan Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Brian Gyory — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:12:53 +0000

Elan Planning, Design and Landscape Architecture celebrated their 10^th anniversary on February 14, 2013. Congratulations Lisa and Jere!

Congratulations to Ryan Berry

Brian Gyory — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:32:01 +0000

Elan Planning, Design, & Landscape Architecture is pleased to announce that Ryan Berry recently became a registered Landscape Architect in New York State. At Elan, Mr. Berry oversees a variety of design and construction projects ranging from streetscape enhancements to waterfront parks in a variety of regional settings. In each project Mr. Berry brings knowledge and expertise with regard to the construction process helping to bring projects to completion.

Hudson River Receives National Water Trail Designation

Brian Gyory — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:38:16 +0000

The Hudson River Greenway Water Trail is one of the first shoreline pathways in the country to receive designation as a National Water Trail by the U.S. Department of Interior. The water trail runs for 256-miles and stretches from the Adirondack Park and Lake Champlain to Manhattan. Elan is proud to have designed the Lighthouse Park located in the Town of Halfmoon. The Park has been recognized as one of the trails main access points along the Hudson River.

West Brook Conservation Initiative receives $500,000 grant from Wright Family Foundation

Brian Gyory — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 20:48:37 +0000

The West Brook Conservation Initiative project, located in the Village of Lake George, NY, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Wright Family Foundation. This funding will allow for the completion of the Children’s Adventure Play area, a key component of the project.

Visit the Lake George Environmental Park website for more information about this exciting initiative. Project sponsors include the Village of Lake George, Warren County, the FUND for Lake George, the Lake George Association, and the Lake George Land Conservancy. (http://wbci.wordpress.com/)

Long Term Community Recovery Strategy Public Workshop

Brian Gyory — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:12:20 +0000

Elan Planning and Design, in partnership with Griffiths Engineering and New England Environmental, facilitated a public workshop at the Tioga County Office Building in Owego, NY on October 25^th as part of a Long Term Community Recovery Strategy (LTCRS) planning process. Development of the LTCRS is being funded through a grant from the NYS Department of State Office of Communities and Waterfronts. The project team met with community residents and business owners from the Village of Owego and the Towns of Tioga and Nichols to address flooding concerns and identify potential mitigation measures.

http://www.wbng.com/news/local/Owego-Residents-Discuss-The-500-Year-Flood-175900511.html?vid=a

Elan Principal serves on NYSCA Review Panel

Brian Gyory — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:30:54 +0000

Lisa Nagle, AICP participated on a New York State Council on the Arts to review requests for General Support for Architecture and Design. General Support seeks to reward exemplary practice in all areas of administration, finance, programming and other activities for art and cultural organizations through New York State.

Greene County Rails to Trails and “Greene-way” System

Brian Gyory — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:24:30 +0000

Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture, in partnership with Alta Planning + Design, kicked off a countywide rails-to-trails economic development and tourism study in Greene County, New York. The goal of the project is to further improve the local tourism economy while recognizing, interpreting and integrating the natural, historic and cultural assets of the county.

http://www.registerstar.com/the_daily_mail/news/article_87fec41a-11c8-11e2-8427-0019bb2963f4.html

Tioga County Long Term Community Recovery Strategy

Brian Gyory — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 19:51:24 +0000

Elan Planning Design & Landscape Architecture has been awarded contracts to prepare Long Term Community Recovery Strategies (LTCRS) for the Village of Owego and the Towns of Nichols and Tioga. In 2011, these Susquehanna River communities experienced catastrophic flooding during Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Elan will be working with these flood-affected communities to develop long-term strategies designed to strengthen neighborhoods and businesses, as well as reduce future flood damage. The LTCRS program is funded through the NYS Department of State Division of Communities and Waterfronts.

http://owegopennysaver.com/index.php/2012/08/19/from-the-desk-of-the-village-of-owego-mayor/

$11M in Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grant Applications

Brian Gyory — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:46:06 +0000

Elan submitted over $11 Million in Grant Funding Requests for our clients for various projects throughout the state of New York as a part of the 2012 New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) round. Applications were made to the NYS Division of Coastal Resources, NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation, and NYS Empire State Development Corporation.

Potential of Pruyn’s Island, Glens Falls, being explored

Brian Gyory — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:27 +0000

Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture was recently featured in a recent Post Star Article for the kickoff to the Pruyn’s Island Planning Study in the City of Glens Falls. The project is being paid for by a NYS Department of State Division of Coastal Resources and Waterfront Revitalization grant that was awarded to the City of Glens falls through the NYS Consolidated Funding Application round in Fall 2011. The Goal of this study is to consider enhancements and redevelopment of Pruyn’s Island in a way that advances economic development and takes advantage of the setting on the Hudson River.

http://www.looktvonline.com/pruyns-island-potential-video

http://poststar.com/news/local/group-looks-at-potential-of-pruyns-island/article_8abf077a-b43d-11e1-ba7c-0019bb2963f4.html

http://poststar.com/news/local/potential-of-pruyn-s-island-glens-falls-being-explored/article_f2fd2f30-a04a-11e1-b3b1-001a4bcf887a.html

Elan hires Senior Planner

Brian Gyory — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:18:01 +0000

Susan Caruvana, AICP, LEED AP joins Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture as a Senior Planner. Ms. Caruvana received both her Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a Masters in Business Administration from Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA, and brings over 23 years of professional experience in economic development and planning to the firm.

Lyons Falls Redevelopment Study

Brian Gyory — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:25:40 +0000

Elan led the development of a Step 2 Nomination Study funded by NY State’s Brownfield Opportunity Area Program for Lyons Falls, NY. The focus of the effort was on Village-wide revitalization and the redevelopment of the vacant Lyons Falls Paper Mill. Elan has been working with the Village of Lyons falls since 2009. See article: http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120515/NEWS04/705159921

Town of Hague Veterans Park

Brian Gyory — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:47:46 +0000

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Hague-Chronicle/357799970892

http://www.thehaguechronicle.org/current.pdf

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.

New York State Consolidated Funding Applications

Brian Gyory — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:52:52 +0000

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.

Please visit the project website for more information: http://wbci.wordpress.com/

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.

Fort Edward Public Meeting

Brian Gyory — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:53:28 +0000

The Town of Fort Edward hosted its second public meeting for the Northeast Industrial Reuse Strategy on November 8, 2011. Over 50 people attended a presentation of the draft report including a vision statement, market recommendations for specific industry clusters, and redevelopment concept plans for the ‘uptown commercial area’ on NYS Rt. 4 and the industrial park. The industrial park redevelopment concept plan is centered on the GE Dewatering Facility; one of the largest and most complex environmental cleanups in U.S. history. The intent of the Brownfield Opportunity Plan is to spur investment in the industrial park to create jobs and enhance the tax base in Fort Edward and Washington County. The BOA Plan is being funded through a grant by the NYS Department of State.

Please see project website: http://fortedwardindustrialboa.wordpress.com/ for more information.