CPA Projects Database

documentation and preservation of the Hampshire and Hampden portions of the New Haven and Northampton Canal, Cooperative effort with all Massachusetts communities in which the canal was located.

Purchase and permanent protection of 46 acres in the Mineral Hills north of Chesterfield Road, 5.2 acres in the Parsons Brook Greenway south of Ryan Road, and 13 acres in the Saw Mill Hills Greenway north of Ryan Road that fulfill the Open Space Plan recommendations, meet unique open space and recreational needs and fill gaps in the City’s open space network

reclamation and rehabilitation of two parcels of farmland on Grow Food Northampton's Community Farm that have been encroached upon by forest and invasive plants, shrubs, and vines.

creation of a supportive, ADA-accessible facility at 5 Franklin Street to house sixteen medically complex chronically houseless individuals

Feasibility study of existing City-owned recreation properties for the creation of outdoor pickleball courts

Preservation of the unique history and culture of Laurel Park through historic signage

Preservation and reconstruction of the 1805 Shepherd Barn

critical and time-sensitive long-term repairs to a stone retaining wall along the Northampton-New Haven Canal Greenway

exterior structural rehabilitation work, including masonry, replacement doors and windows, and porch reconstruction at 139 South Street, the former South Street School

creation of climate resilient housing in a central downtown location on Crafts Avenue on a city-owned parcel. CPA funds will advance the project through design and permitting,

creation of three energy efficient affordable homes on Burts Pit Road;

purchase of 229 acres in the Saw Mill Hills for permanent protection. the The parcel includes priority and estimated habitat of rare and endangered species, vernal pools, and multiple headwater streams, and a diversity of landforms, surficial geology and hydrology that increase variation create important wildlife habitat and climate change resiliency

bathroom ventilation upgrades at the library to address building code requirements

Funding for continued removal of invasive plants within the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area.

To establish a conservation fund for high priority, time sensitive open space acquisition and preservation projects.

Conservation fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive opportunities.

Conservation fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive opportunities.

the fund makes possible increased acquisition or protection of open space parcels in Northampton by supporting fast action on time-sensitive real estate opportunities and placement of permanent conservation restrictions

Funds for completion of necessary paving and installation of an accessible boarding pier at the Connecticut River Greenway Riverfront Park.

Funding for rehabilitation of 22-34 New South St. The project ensures that 18 units of affordability restricted housing downtown that is harmonious with surrounding community will continue to be available. The project also results in the restoration of an important structure in the Downtown National register Historic District.

For preparation of design plans and construction documents for the renovation of Pulaski Park. The project will build upon existing work and public process to rehabilitate the Park.

Purchase of a 58-acre parcel to add to the Saw Mill Hills Conservation Area. This is an environmentally important location that will provide opportunities for trail and habitat connections. Seller: Irene Szymanski. NOTE ABOUT CR: Listed as Parcel A in Exhibit A of the CR.

The project study will determine costs and methodology to preserve, modernize and attain historic listing of the Grandstand. Funds are for development of plans for historic preservation of the structure, and not for adaptation purposes.

A program to continue to provide a Housing Coordinator to work with low-income housing residents to ensure that they are able to maintain a tenancy.