New Development on Main Street: 50-Unit Affordable Housing Project Proposed at Former Bat Company Site

The article discusses a proposed housing project at 217 Main Street in Cooperstown, previously the site of the Where it All Began Bat Company. The project has attracted interest following Cooperstown's inclusion in the New York Forward award boundary.

Vecino Group, a developer specializing in affordable and supportive housing, is interested in this site. They have partnered with Springbrook, a service provider for individuals with developmental disabilities, to propose a 50-unit apartment building. The plan includes 8 one-bedroom units specifically for people with developmental disabilities, with support from Springbrook.

In January, Vecino Group and Springbrook successfully applied for funding from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities – Integrated Supportive Housing (OPWDD-ISH), receiving a $1.78 million award in February to support the development.

The project may also receive additional funding from the Restore NY program. Following recommendations from state officials, the Village Board has submitted a Letter of Intent and plans to apply for this funding. Vecino Group will present this application at a public hearing on April 29th.

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