The Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) supports the continued growth of the Village of Fairport through community-enhancing development policies and actions that contribute to a vibrant and sustainable community.
Our Vision
Our innovative and collaborative organization is represented by our investments in village assets and a commitment to the future. Through our strategic vision, Fairport OCED supports the continued growth of the Village of Fairport into the most sought-after destination in Upstate New York region for residents, visitors, and businesses.
What We Do
Development Policies
Planning, policies, and inducements that encourage new investments that support growth in property value and expand the tax base.
Attainable Housing
Supporting innovative solutions that create housing options for the whole community and address critical housing needs unmet by the market.
Local Employment
Spearheading strategic employment growth in the village with a focus on professional, technical, business services, the creative class, and more.
Complete Community Development
Continuing investment in placemaking, adaptive re-use of historical buildings, amenities, arts, and culture to offer opportunities for healthy, vibrant, diverse, and expressive lives.
A Plan for the Future
Well positioned to build on our strengths and successes, OCED and our agencies have a focus on development policies, attainable housing, local employment and complete community development.
A History of Success
Since 1965, OCED and our agencies have partnered with the Village of Fairport, developers, and community stakeholders to provide catalytic support leading to business investment, improved quality of life, and new housing opportunities
Meet the OCED Team
As community members with varied backgrounds, our team and board members provide first-hand knowledge to support business owners, residents, visitors, and investors looking to join our community.
Success Stories
Iron Smoke Whiskey, founded in 2011, is a small-batch craft distillery. Enjoying success, the distillery needed a larger location. Working with Fairport Local Development Corporation, a suitable site was identified, and Iron Smoke relocated to the Fairport location in 2014. The project was assisted with a low-interest loan for renovations, build-out costs, fixtures, and equipment. The total project cost was $850,000.
In 2010, the Fairport Urban Renewal Agency acquired this deteriorating property and requested redevelopment proposals. A local developer purchased the property, demolished the existing building and redeveloped the site into 5 market rate apartments, which were leased out upon opening in September 2012.
What began as a simple façade improvement project in 2004, resulted in the demolition of 2 buildings and the construction of what has become a signature project in the heart of the Village. The Fairport Urban Renewal Agency supported this project with a $300,000 low-interest loan and a façade grant. The total project cost was $1,200,000.
The Fairport IDA assisted the developers of 56 Liftbridge by providing a custom PILOT program and sales and mortgage tax exemptions. As a result twenty-four market-rate residential rental units were carefully designed and created. The project addressed two of the FIDA’s strategic focus areas of downtown revitalization and adaptive reuse.
Partners
