Local Waterfront Redevelopment Project

The village is creating a guide to future development along the Raquette River and exploring ways to use this tremendous natural asset to spur economic activity along the downtown corridor. A formal Local Waterfront Redevelopment Plan will be the basis for a Central Business District Revitalization Strategy to help businesses better link with the Raquette and draw more shoppers downtown.


LWRP Overview
LWRP Corridor Map
LWRP Blueway Trail Map
LWRP Work Plan

Raquette River Blueway Corridor Project

The Blueway Corridor Project promotes economic development and tourism as well as a sense of unity and cooperation among the communities along the Raquette River, New York State’s second-longest river. The goals include enhancing riverside assets and recreation, protecting the natural resources of the corridor and impacted hamlets and respecting public and private lands. Municipalities, local and regional groups, businesses and individuals are promoting scenic and recreational resources, which in turn strengthens the ability of each to set their specific priorities while participating in the overall corridor plan.


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11 x 17 Map of the Raquette River Corridor

Norwood Downtown Revitalization Plan

The Village of Norwood is contracting with the Potsdam Planning and Development Office to create a community-driven Downtown Revitalization Plan. Norwood officials and planning staff are working closely to focus on a vision for the future of downtown. The strategy includes identifying potential revitalization projects and initiatives as well as possible funding sources to achieve the objectives outlined in the plan.
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Potsdam Community Development Corporation

The not-for-profit Potsdam Community Development Corporation (PCDC) supports ongoing economic and community-development efforts focusing on the Village of Potsdam. It is the chief lender for the Potsdam Growth Fund and finances revolving-loan funds for the Micro-Enterprise and Downtown Improvement Program. The PCDC also works with the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce to secure grant funding for the annual Summer Festival.
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