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Paul Tronolone USA Niagara Development Corporation 716.284.2556 ptronolone@empire.state.ny.us

**New!  CLOSE DATE EXTENDED

Due to extended power outages in the Buffalo Niagara Metro Area, the deadline for proposals has been extended to:  October 23, 2006 - 4:00 p.m.

USA Niagara Development Corporation, a subsidiary of the New York State Urban Development Corporation d/b/a/ Empire State Development Corporation, acting in concert with the City of Niagara Falls, requests proposals from qualified engineering, planning, landscape/architectural/ urban design, and economic consultants and/or teams for planning services related to the development of a strategic action program for the revitalization of the Buffalo Avenue Heritage District in Niagara Falls, New York.  The Project involves taking actions to facilitate revitalization of the neighborhood as a distinct and unique development area within Downtown Niagara Falls.

The consultant scope of services includes inventory and mapping of various development characteristics of the study area; facilitation of public workshops to identify community objectives for the development of the area; identification of a program of infrastructure improvements; development of a targeted incentive program for small business development; development of urban/architectural design guidelines; and the formulation of prototype developments to illustrate revitalization scenarios.  The work will conclude with a public meeting to outline findings to the community.

**CLOSE DATE EXTENDED - October 23, 2006 - 4:00 p.m.**