May 20, 2022
The Village of Ossining has issued a request for qualifications for Market Square and Main Street Parking Lot Sites
(Ossining, NY) – The Village of Ossining (Village) is pleased to issue this Request for Site Concept and Developer’s Qualifications (RFQ) for the redevelopment of strategic Village-owned sites consisting of two assemblages located at the corner of Main Street and Spring Street in Downtown Ossining, referred to as the Market Square and Main Street Parking Lots. The Village looks forward to working collaboratively with a developer to redevelop these important sites within our Downtown.
 
Development Principles

The Village seeks project proposals that contain the following principles:
  • Site layout that includes a significant public plaza that can continue the long-standing use of Market Square as a center of public activities and events.
  • A project that strengthens the mixed-use nature of the Downtown and increases foot traffic within the Downtown.
  • A project that includes an active first-floor use that will contribute to the Downtown.
  • A project that is compliant with the underlying zoning (Village Center Zoning and/or Downtown Form-Based Zoning).
  • Project design that employs architectural designs that complement the adjacent historic Main Street Architectural Design District.
  • A project that considers streetscaping and the pedestrian experience.
  • Parking on-site would be provided to the maximum extent practicable to meet the demands of the new project, and a parking garage off-site on two nearby contiguous nearby surface parking lots owned by the Village would be constructed to accommodate the balance of the parking requirements. It is anticipated that the successful developer will collaborate with the Village in a public-private partnership on the financing and construction of the parking garage, assuming roughly 250 parking spaces in support of this development and other downtown parking needs.
 
In November 2021, the Village of Ossining was selected as a recipient of the New York State Regional Economic Development Council’s highly competitive $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). Ossining is currently embarking on a planning process that will link the community’s vision, goals, and strategies to specific projects that have the potential to revitalize Downtown Ossining. 
 
Information on this RFQ is available at: https://bit.ly/3wpYNsB
 
Respondents should submit two (2) hard copies, in addition to one digital copy (via email or USB) in pdf format. Responses should be limited to no more than 24 pages, including Appendices to the address below. The complete package of material shall be submitted to the following department and contact person:
 
Maddi Zachacz, Assistant Village Manager 
Village Hall
16 Croton Avenue 2nd Floor 
Ossining, NY 10562
 
Due Date 
All responses must be received by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
Media Contact:
Office of the Village Manager
914-941-3554