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SouthWorks Affordable Gateway Infrastructure Project

Tompkins County

Description

The county's $1 million state infrastructure grant now supports the renamed Gateway project — 100 affordable units in two 50-unit buildings — after the housing shifted to the city side and a new LLC took ownership; formal acceptance is expected this fall.

Impact summary

Unlocks the first phase of a 915-unit development with 100 formally affordable units; infrastructure funding is the make-or-break piece.

Applicant

Name
Tompkins County (developer: Beacon Communities/LLC)
Address
City of Ithaca (formerly Town of Ithaca side of Southworks site)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last discussed Aug 5, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Aug 5, 2026

Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — August 5, 2026

The county's $1 million state infrastructure grant now supports the renamed Gateway project — 100 affordable units in two 50-unit buildings — after the housing shifted to the city side and a new LLC took ownership; formal acceptance is expected this fall.

Related issues (1)

SouthWorks/Gateway Affordable Housing Infrastructure Award

The county's $1 million state infrastructure grant now supports the renamed Gateway project in the City of Ithaca — 100 affordable units in two buildings — after Beacon Communities joined and the project shifted from the town side. Formal acceptance is expected this fall.

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