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Fairport Forward

Fairport Forward

By: Fairport Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED)
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Fairport Forward explores what the Village can become, how it can grow, and how the community can help shape its future. Each episode takes a deeper look at the ideas, values, and opportunities that can move Fairport forward while staying true to the spirit that defines it.

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Episodes
  • Meet the Projects: Part 2

    Meet the Projects: Part 2
    Feb 17 2026

    What public projects could shape the future of downtown Fairport? In Meet the Projects, Part 2, we’re joined by Fairport Village Manager Bryan White to break down the conceptual public projects included in the Village’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative application and the vision behind them.

    Contact Bryan White, Fairport's Village Manager

    Find Fairport OCED Online:

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    • Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
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    25 mins
  • Meet the Projects: Part 1

    Meet the Projects: Part 1
    Feb 3 2026

    In this episode, we take a step back to refresh listeners on the conceptual private projects included in the Village of Fairport’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) application, reconnecting them to the community priorities we’ve been exploring this season.

    From new housing and mixed-use development to canal frontage enhancements, historic preservation, and expanded arts, cultural, and educational spaces, this episode highlights how private investments support goals like walkability, economic vitality, and an active downtown.

    Download Full Project Descriptions (PDF)

    Find Fairport OCED Online:

    • Website
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    • Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
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    23 mins
  • Moving at Village Speed

    Moving at Village Speed
    Jan 27 2026

    In this episode of Fairport Forward, we explore how the way people move through Fairport shapes how the Village feels and why that matters for the local economy. Drawing from our community survey feedback, we talk about how Fairport is at its best when it’s experienced at human scale: walking along Main Street, biking into town, docking along the canal, and lingering a little longer.

    We discuss why walkability is one of Fairport’s core strengths, how calm and predictable movement supports local businesses, and how different modes of transportation can work together. Joined by urbanist Arian Horbovetz, we look at what works in other village-scale communities and how Fairport can build on what already makes it special.

    The Urban Phoenix Blog: https://theurbanphoenix.com/

    Find Fairport OCED Online:

    • Website
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    • Facebook
    • Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
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    33 mins
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