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ECRDA News

Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023

Reclaiming rubble: Erie's former EMI site is ready for renovations to begin

GoErie.com

After months of knocking over walls, hauling away debris and squeezing a portion of eastbound West 12th Street into just one lane, demolition of the former Erie Malleable Iron Co. site is complete.

Thursday, Jul 6, 2023

ECRDA Posts Solid 2nd Quarter Leading to Strongest 1st Half in History

Today, Tina Mengine, CEO of Erie County Redevelopment Authority (ECRDA), announced the ECRDA’s 2023 2nd quarter lending at $2,731,600 secured its first half lending total of $7,585,109 as the strongest in its history.

Friday, Jun 16, 2023

MCIC breaks ground for long-awaited urban agriculture sites at Savocchio Park

GoErie.com

The project includes a commercial aquaponics facility and a community greenhouse, both of which aim to reduce food insecurities and increase access to fresh produce.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

ECRDA Announces New Round of StARTup Business Development Grants

The Erie County Redevelopment Authority is now accepting applications for its StARTup Creative Business Development Grant Program; grants up to $5000 will be awarded to eligible creative for-profit entrepreneurs to support business formation and growth.

Monday, Apr 24, 2023

EMI Demolition Project in Erie is a Rumbling, Crumbling Sight for West 12th Street Drivers

GoErie.com

The former campus of Erie Malleable Iron Co. seems to get larger by the day as beams come down and walls are reduced to rubble and hauled away.