Build Now - NY Sites in Orange County
What does this measure?
This indicator tracks the development status of commercial and industrial “Build Now-NY” sites in Orange County in 2011, 2014, and 2024. These sites are part of a New York State economic development program aimed at fast-tracking shovel-ready properties for industrial, warehouse, logistics, and business park use. Sites are designated based on readiness for construction (e.g., “Shovel Ready,” “Certified,” or “Removed from List”) and classified by type and location. The data helps evaluate commercial development efforts and land use changes over time.
Summary Statement
By 2024, the majority of Build Now-NY sites in Orange County had been removed from the program list, indicating reduced participation or changing site development priorities. Out of the 9 sites listed, 6 were fully removed by 2024, including major properties like the Crossroads Distribution Center, Hudson Valley Crossing, New York International Plaza, Quickway Office Park, Tetz Corporate Center, and Tower/Turner Drive. The 3 that remained active were listed as “Shovel Ready (not Certified),” including Montgomery Interstate Distribution Center, Orange County Executive Center, and Panattoni Pine Lane Business Center.
Sources
Orange County Partnership www.ocpartnership.org
NYS Empire State Development - Build Now NY Program
http://www.esd.ny.gov/BusinessPrograms/Data/BuildNow/CertifiedSites.htm
https://esd.ny.gov/sites/default/files/BNSR-Mid-Hudson-Sites.pdf