NEW YORK STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION d/b/a ...

similar objectives of the Project Sponsor, have relatively the same or reduced environmental
impacts, and can be implemented in a timeframe similar to that of the proposed action, should
be considered. Section 6197.9(b)(5)(v) of the SEQRA regulations further provides that the
description and evaluation of each alternative should be at a level of detail sufficient to permit
a comparative assessment of the alternatives discussed, but will vary with the circumstances
and natures of each alternative.
The following alternatives to the Project are described and evaluated below: No-Build
Alternative; an Existing Zoning Alternative; a Cluster Residential Alternative; and the Preferred
Alternative. These alternatives offer potential ranges and scopes of development, and are
evaluated at a detailed level to allow for comparative analysis and consideration as dictated by
the SEQRA provisions discussed above.
The basic and overall purpose of the Project is to develop a shovel-ready technology
manufacturing site in Western New York. The Project targets green-technology and advanced
manufacturing companies involved in developing and manufacturing clean technology,
renewable energy and/or energy efficiency products. These companies include photovoltaic
solar cell manufacturing (PV-Solar), flat panel display manufacturing including medical imaging
display, bio-pharmaceutical/nanotechnology-enabled industries, and green technology
research and development for energy efficient building products.
An enhanced list of design parameters was established to better assess site viability against
local conditions and requirements. The specific requirements of a particular site to achieve the
basic and overall purpose of the Project include:
Must be a site greater than 1,000 acres with 500 acres suitable for low density, campus
style development.
Must be a large and virtually flat site with manageable environmental constraints.
Must be in reasonable proximity and accessibility from freeway and major airport.
Must have or be able to obtain high quality, redundant, low cost energy in the range of
50-200 megawatts (MW).
Must be within a 30-mile radius of the NY Power Authority’s Niagara hydropower zone
surrounding Niagara Falls to qualify for low cost hydropower in significant quantities to
support large-scale technology and advanced manufacturing operations.
Must be within a 60-minute drive of local and regional labor markets allowing targeted
companies to attract qualified employees.
Must be near available water and sewer infrastructure or have the ability to expand
existing systems.
Must have support of the local community
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