THRIVE Cornhill (West Street Apartments)

West Street & Leah Street, Utica, NY 13501

Under Construction

What is it? · Identity & scale

Project type: Residential
Review stage: Under Construction
Residential units: 102
Stories: 4

Who & what? · Context & documents

Developer / applicant entity: People to People Inc. / Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties
Estimated investment / project cost: $44M
Reviewing board: State Agency / ESD

Site notes

Groundbreaking July 23, 2026 for a 102-unit all-electric affordable and supportive housing development with ground-floor community space and health amenities in Utica's Cornhill neighborhood. Supported by $3.5M grant and NYS financing.

Source

NYS Governor & HCR Groundbreaking Announcement· Jul 23, 2026

Public record & decisions

Applicant Claims

Adds 102 high-efficiency affordable and supportive apartments to revitalize the Cornhill neighborhood, featuring on-site supportive services, early education spaces, and solar electric infrastructure.

Staff / Agency Concerns

Site plan coordination with city utility infrastructure; construction management on urban neighborhood streets; pedestrian crossings along West Street.

Public Testimony

Broad municipal and community support for neighborhood housing investment; public hearing closed with favorable recommendation.