The proposed demolition of 14-18 North Batavia Avenue is the latest example of a recurring challenge in our downtown renewal: how to handle older, non-contributing properties, with condition issues, that have sat vacant for years? The owner, Batavia United Methodist Church, has applied to tear down the building and create a green space, with a … Continue reading What’s Next for the Former Hubbard’s Site on Route 31? Demolition Is on the Table