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POINT OF VIEW
JUMPSTART PROGRAM
BOOSTING SUFFOLK’S DOWNTOWNS
By STEVE BELLONE
Suffolk County Executive
Over the last month, I have been traveling
across Suffolk County, meeting
with local leaders and government
officials to award this year’s Suffolk
County Jumpstart Program funding.
The program is part of a comprehensive
economic development plan designed
to encourage the development
of regionally significant projects in and
around Suffolk’s downtowns. Since
2013, the county has awarded more
than $11 million in jumpstart funding.
We know that our downtowns are
the hearts of our community, and we
need to do everything we can to ensure
their vitality and vibrancy.
If we are serious about keeping our
region competitive, we need to invest
in the types of projects that will attract
the high-skill, high-knowledge workforce
we need to grow our economy.
And that’s just what this program does.
We are laser focused on building
better downtowns, creating more
affordable housing, and spurring economic
prosperity in our communities
that will lead to a better quality of life
for all residents. Jumpstart funding
provides just that and more, allowing
our towns to improve upon blighted
areas, invest in infrastructure, and
create walkable-friendly downtowns.
Through Jumpstart we restored
Argyle Falls in Babylon, expanded
parking in Port Jefferson and Kings
Park, created a more walkable downtown
Lindenhurst, implemented bike
network improvements in Riverhead
and East Hampton, and improved Bay
Shore’s Bay-Way.
We call this program Jumpstart for a
reason. These projects are specifically
designed to jolt our economy. And you
might see a pattern to these projects.
They focus mainly on pedestrian
connectivity, revitalizing blighted
commercial properties, and regional
economic growth. These are all things
we need to accomplish to not only keep
our young residents here, but attract
new residents.
All these projects are not being done
in a vacuum. They are building upon
the significant progress already
made, complementing redevelopment
projects. We are working to
create opportunities for our residents
to live, work, and play without
having to drive, and make it easier
to get around our downtowns using
public transit.
We will continue to work with our
partners to create a brighter future
for Suffolk. I look forward to the completion
of all these projects, as they
remain a gamechanger for not only
the communities, but the county as a
whole.
“These projects are specifically designed
to jolt our economy.”
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