The Village of Phelps 

The Village of Phelps, a historically significant community, is strategically positioned near major transportation routes, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors. The Village’s walkable downtown area encompasses municipal parks, cultural and recreational attractions, museums and the multi-use community center. Projects are focused on streetscaping and aesthetic upgrades, so that no matter what route a resident or visitor might take through downtown, the path from one destination to the next will be interesting and attractive. 

The 7 Phelps NY Forward projects, totaling $4.5 million, include:

• Establish a Downtown Small Project Grant Fund ($291,000): Establish a matching grant program to support small-scale property improvements and business renovations to make a cumulative, transformative impact throughout the NY Forward Area. 
• Enhance Recreation Options at Crooked Bridge Park ($750,000): Activate Crooked Bridge Park with an ADA-accessible walking trail, a three-season pavilion for enhanced programming, and an area to safely access Flint Creek. 
• Revitalize the Phelps Hotel with New Lodging and Dining Options ($975,000): Restore the historic Phelps Hotel as a downtown anchor with renovated dining and bar areas, banquet facilities, and a new rooftop terrace. 
• Enhance the Main Street and Church Street Streetscapes ($550,000): Beautify Main Street and Church Street with streetscape improvements and amenities to improve the look, feel, and safety of the downtown. 
• Create a Multi-Purpose Space at the Phelps Community Center ($1,350,000): Reimagine the Phelps Community Center cafeteria into a multi-purpose venue featuring a teaching kitchen, flexible community space, and outdoor plaza.  
• Create New Event Spaces at Smokin’ Tails Distillery ($292,000): Add an outdoor deck and intimate speakeasy to create new event spaces at Smokin’ Tails Distillery. 
• Upgrade Commercial and Residential Spaces at 114 Main Street ($292,000): Activate 114 Main Street by improving ADA access, adding utilities in the adjacent ally for expanded programming, and converting the vacant third floor into a new studio apartment.