Since many of the homes and buildings in the town of Prattsville were washed off their moorings in the floods associated with Hurricane Irene, the question of whether to rebuild along the banks of the TK has been raised. “The question is not if we rebuild Prattsville” said Town Supervisor Kory O’Hara in a press release Friday announcing a new "Action Plan." “We are rebuilding Prattsville. It’s only a matter of how and when.” The very first specifics in the press release announcing how to rebuild this town are, "Prattsville has started a website and Facebook page where interested parties can make on‐line donations to the newly formed 501 (c)3 Not‐for Profit, and participate to the on‐going recovery process. Visit www.prattsville.org and www.facebook.com/prattsville." The press release also says the town will work with the Greene County Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Planning; the Greene County Industrial Development Agency; the Town’s engineering firm, Lamont Engineering; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Congressman Chris Gibson will also help with the planning process. "The Town will be assisted in the planning process by a team of professional planners, architects and designers led by Margaret Irwin of River Street Planning & Development of Troy," according to the press release. The statement also says workshops will be held at unspecified dates to solicit community input.


Full press release after the link.



For

October 7, 2011

CONTACTS:
Kory O’Hara, Town Supervisor
Town Hall, Prattsville, NY


518‐299‐3125




twnofpratt@mhcable.com

Warren Hart, Director
Greene County Economic Development, Tourism & Planning
518‐719‐3290
whart@discovergreene.com



Opportunity Amid Devastation:
Prattsville


PRATTSVILLE, N.Y. – “The question is not if we rebuild Prattsville” said Town Supervisor Kory O’Hara.
“We

Perhaps
residents, town leaders and their partners at all levels of government are preparing to rebuild. Prattsville
has
to the newly formed 501 (c)3 Not‐for Profit, and participate to the on‐going recovery process. Visit
www.prattsville.org

“Over
future. We must take this opportunity to look ahead,” O’Hara said.

Brian Young of the Town Economic Development Committee echoed the Supervisor’s call, saying, “We
need to show residents and business owners that there is a prosperous future in Prattsville and listen to
what they need to rebuild our strong local economy.” “Already the Prattsville business community has
coalesced
attracting new jobs and new businesses,” added Young.

The
Development, Tourism and Planning. Warren Hart, Director said “we stand ready to coordinate the work
of the strong professional team the Town has brought together, including our colleagues at Greene
County Soil and Water Conservation and the Greene County Industrial Development Agency.” The town
recently requested additional FEMA support in the form of community recovery planning.

The plan kicks off with a community workshop to identify a shared vision and outline a list of important
projects to be undertaken to accomplish that vision together. Greene County officials and the Town’s
engineering firm, Lamont Engineering, together with state partners and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), will also help with the planning process.

"Ensuring
committed to ensuring there is close and effective coordination with federal officials, and this meeting is
a
mine who was impacted by the devastating storms," said Congressman Chris Gibson.

“FEMA is pleased to work with the people of Prattsville, their town and county leaders, our New York
state
collaboration we can help Prattsville recover in a way that improves the community as a whole,” said
Federal Coordinating Officer Philip E. Parr.

The
designers led by Margaret Irwin of River Street Planning & Development of Troy.

“As awful as the aftermath is, Prattsville can find a common vision for the future. We’re grateful for the
opportunity to help,” Irwin said. The company will bring skills in project management, community
involvement, land use planning and economic development.

Synthesis
design workshop for Prattsville’s citizens to develop ideas for the future. Place Alliance issued a
statement
something empowering and positive emerge when people actively reshape where they live.”

CLA SITE, Landscape Architecture, Engineering & Planning of Saratoga Springs has also offered to
prepare
include the Troy Architecture Program, Saratoga’s Elan Planning and Design, Alta Planning and Design,
Behan
Planning and Environmental Associates of Berne. Omni Housing Development LLC of Albany, a developer
of
priority. Omni is pleased to be able to contribute.”

The State University of New York at Albany Graduate Program in Urban and Regional Planning is also
making
program’s Planning Studio will be available to support Prattsville by advancing various projects.”

The
Greene County Planning Director Warren Hart said “we are very grateful to these volunteers, but
recognize
members of the community to participate in this effort.”