Shows
Fairport ForwardMeet the Projects: Part 2What 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 ManagerFind Fairport OCED Online: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
2026-02-1724 min
Fairport ForwardMoving at Village SpeedIn 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 Aria...
2026-01-2733 min
Fairport ForwardLoved by Visitors, Built for ResidentsToday we’re talking about tourism in Fairport - why we’re proud that people want to visit, and why balancing that popularity with everyday life can sometimes be challenging. We’ll explore what tourism means for our local economy, how it affects residents, and how communities can manage growth intentionally. To help ground the conversation, we’re joined by Katie Dee from Visit Rochester, the official tourism promotion agency for Monroe County and the Finger Lakes region.Find Fairport OCED Online: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
2026-01-1323 min
Fairport ForwardSmarter Parking for a Stronger VillageIn this episode of Fairport Forward, we dig into one of the most talked about topics from our community survey: parking. Residents told us it’s a top concern — and we explore why. Johnna, Amy, and guest Jill Wiedrick (Village Planner for the Village of Fairport) unpack the strong feelings around parking, then compare those perceptions with the findings of recent parking studies.Find Fairport OCED Online: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Village of Fairport Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Website
2025-12-1647 min
Fairport ForwardWhat Makes Fairport, Fairport?In our first episode of Fairport Forward, hosts Johnna McCooey and Amy Olds introduce the podcast and explain why they wanted to start this series now —before any grant decision — so the community’s ideas and feedback don’t stay buried in a spreadsheet. This episode highlights key themes that emerged from public engagement events, including what people love most about Fairport, what’s behind the “Fairport Feeling,” and how we can honor what people love while planning responsibly for the future.Find Fairport OCED Online: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Village of Fai...
2025-12-0222 min