Summary of Project Benefits
Environmental Benefits
Historic Preservation
Preservation, integration and interpretation of 19th century natural cement industry assets on the property, as well as the history of the Williams Lake Resort.
Examples:
- Integration and interpretation of the early masonry kiln walls into the development's architecture and public spaces, such as along the public rail trail
- Creation of a public interpretive museum dedicated to early natural cement industry and the William Lake Resort's history
- Protection and interpretation of room and pillar mines
Natural Resource Protection
Long-term protection of natural resources on-site (water, wildlife habitat, wetlands, forest)
Examples:
- Commitment to ongoing research partnerships with NYSDEC and leading universities for research related to bats and geology
- Expansion of land under permanent conservation easement
- Development and enforcement of long-term land management plan
- Habitat management program to create net conservation benefit for endangered and threatened species on the property:
- Eastern Small-footed, Indiana, Little-brown, Northern Long-eared, Tricolored and Big-brown Bats
- Northern Cricket Frog
- Pied-billed Grebe, Red-shouldered Hawk, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Coopers Hawk and Bald Eagle
- Jefferson's, Marbled and Blue-Spotted Salamanders
- Strict limits on clearing of vegetation; no chemical pesticides; wetland protection
Model for Sustainable Technologies and Design
Examples:
- High-performance building design (energy and water efficient)
- Geo-thermal heating and cooling; solar thermal and PV
- Green roofs, porous pavement, constructed wetlands
- Low-impact development techniques
Community Benefits
Public Access
Enhanced public access to resort property.
Examples:
- Public access to Resort and amenities (hotel, restaurant, spa, wellness center, etc)
- Reconnection of Walkill Valley Rail Trail through property
- Day-use access to trails and amenities (similar to Mohonk)
- Ongoing community and recreational events; ongoing scientific research on-site
Partnerships with Local Organizations
Commitment to source jobs and materials locally and participate in local organizations
Examples:
- Source organic food from local farmers and farmers' markets
- Employ local labor, including unions
- Source construction materials from local/ regional suppliers
Support Growth of Rosendale businesses
Increase demand for goods and services of local and regional businesses
Examples:
- Resort visitors and home-owners as customers of local businesses (café's, restaurants, hardware stores, art galleries, etc.)
- Direct pedestrian connection to Main Street Rosendale through Rail Trail
Economic Development Benefits
Jobs and Fiscal Benefits
Significant positive increase in jobs, fiscal benefits and ancillary spending in the community.
- Over 1,300 construction jobs
- 300 full-time jobs once the Resort is open
- Over $4 million in annual (net) fiscal revenue to Town, School Districts and County
HRVR Jobs Summary |
|
Williams Lake Resort |
Hudson River Valley Resort |
Construction Jobs (short-term) |
0 |
1,364 |
Resort Operation (long-term) |
30 |
300 |
TOTAL |
30 |
1, 664 |
HRVR Fiscal Revenue Summary |
|
Williams Lake Resort |
Hudson River Valley Resort |
Taxing District |
Fiscal Revenue (Current Taxes) |
Projected Fiscal Revenue
(New Taxes less New Costs) |
School Districts |
$87,079 |
$591,666 |
Town of Rosendale |
$20,565 |
1, 664 |
Rosendale Highway Fund |
$8,336 |
n/a |
Ulster County |
$20,451 |
$1.9 million |
TOTAL |
$136,431 |
$4.3 million |
Local and Regional Objectives
Consistent with 'green tourism' objectives of Town of Rosendale and Ulster County strategic plans.
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