BY JIMMY LAWTONNorth Country This Week

OGDENSBURG — Nineteen projects have been proposed for downtown Ogdensburg as part of the city's revitalization effort, with plans ranging from housing and commercial redevelopment to street improvements and expansions at major cultural institutions.

The proposals represent about $24.4 million in total project costs, with roughly $21.2 million requested through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

The big ones

The largest individual proposal comes from the Remington Art Museum at 323 Washington St. The museum is seeking $4.5 million toward a $5 million expansion that would add about 5,600 square feet for events, children's programming, classrooms, retail and visitor services.

The Ogdensburg Public Library is proposing a $2.84 million addition at 312 Washington St. The project would expand library services and include space for a history museum, along with new exhibit, storage and programming areas.

Housing proposals

Jayess Enterprises LLC is seeking $90,000 to rehabilitate a three unit building at 430 Ford St. and another $95,000 for a three unit property at 416 State St.

At 409 and 411 Washington St., John and Justin Patterson are proposing a $440,000 renovation that would create five apartments while restoring the historic building.

A $2.56 million project at 402 Ford St. would create four apartments and three commercial spaces. The work would include an elevator, structural repairs, facade and roof work and hazardous material abatement.

Lot 21 LLC is proposing a $475,000 renovation at 202 through 206 Ford St. that would retain commercial space and add three apartments.

At 234 Ford St., Augsbury Enterprises is proposing a $362,500 mixed use project involving an apartment, coworking space and an expansion of a fitness business.

Commercial projects

Proposals at 315 State St., 203 State St. and 422 Ford St. would address building conditions, energy efficiency, facades and interior spaces.

BetterCare is seeking $150,000 for an expansion at 203 State St. that would add treatment rooms and improve accessibility.

The First Presbyterian Church is proposing $186,450 in improvements to its Mission Center and pocket park at 419 and 421 Ford St.

St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union has two projects. A $760,415 proposal at 301 Ford St. would expand administrative space and improve the surrounding property. A second project at 333 State St. would invest $267,400 in parking, landscaping, lighting and signage.

Street improvements

The $4.55 million State Street project would narrow the roadway and expand pedestrian space with wider sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and improved crossings.

The $4.09 million Isabella Street project would add sidewalks, rain gardens, trees, lighting, public art and other pedestrian amenities while improving the connection between downtown and the waterfront.

The $1.92 million Ford Street project would improve sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and accessibility while creating additional space for pedestrians, retailers and outdoor dining.

Loan fund

The final proposal is a $650,000 Downtown Small Project Fund, with $500,000 requested through the DRI program. The fund could support smaller improvements such as storefront work, business startups, equipment, signage and technical assistance.

Potential recipients identified in the presentation include Phillips Diner, a commercial property on Isabella Street, the Ogdensburg History Museum, BetterCare, SLC Arts and the Remington Museum.

The projects remain proposals and will go through an evaluation and selection process. Private projects require at least a 25 percent match, while public and nonprofit projects would not have a required match.

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