The recent addition of a Hampton Inn businessclass hotel reflects the growing demand for accommodations as Hornell’s economy expands.The city is also bringing in amenities to attract a skilled workforce to the community.“A lot of our projects are driven by making sure that our families are taken care of and that everybody is happy,” says Reynolds.“We’ve done housing projects. We’re in the middle of a large daycare expansion, diversification of restaurants, all kinds of things that keep a community thriving.” HOUSING & QUALITY OF LIFE INITIATIVES As employment opportunities increase, so does the need for housing.“We feel like we’ve added enough living units through apartments, condos, townhouses and loft apartments, over the last seven to eight years,” suggests Buckley.“Now our focus is turning to single family homes and looking for opportunities to make that happen.” One initiative includes the acquisition of nine acres of land through the IDA, which will be developed into a single family home community. industries make up the majority of Hornell’s business landscape, the city is diversifying its economy. “We have other industries and more core businesses to our transportation base wishing to come here, and we’re looking for places to put them,” Nisbet conveys. “Our priority is to create good paying jobs, and service the companies that want to come here and the ones that are already here.” Infrastructure • Buildings • Energy • Environmental Planning for the future and supporting your community as it grows. www.labellapc.com 168 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03
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