The Erie County Industrial Development Agency, through its development arm the Industrial Land Development Corporation (ILDC), manages redevelopment efforts on approximately 240 acres on the former Bethlehem Steel site, now known as Renaissance Commerce Park.


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PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCMENT for residents and businesses of Lackawanna!

The ECIDA's land development arm, the Industrial Land Development Corporation, will present an informational public meeting Thursday, June 29 at 5:30 p.m., at St. Anthony's Church, 306 Ingham Ave., Lackawanna, NY.

Your input is welcome regarding the possibility of a "passive park" recreation area on a bluff overlooking Lake Erie, on the former Bethlehem Steel site. The site, now known as Renaissance Commerce Park, is now home to several light-manufacturing businesses--find out what the public-use possibilities are for the "passive park" designated parcel

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 5, 2023

Renaissance Commerce Park's grand entryway sign unveiled

Left to right: Lackawanna Mayor Annette Iafallo; Congressman Brian Higgins; Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz; NY Senator Tim Keneddy; ESD WNY Regional Director Karen Utz; ECIDA/ILDC President and CEO John Cappellino

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 23, 2023

Cutting the ribbon at 8 Dona Street, Uniland Development's new warehouse/distribution facility. 

 
 
 
L-R ECIDA/ILDC President and CEO John Cappellino, Lackawanna Mayor Anette Iafallo, new tenant TQAI representative, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, new tenant Max Advanced Brakes representative, ESD Regional Director Karen Utz, Uniland CEO Michael Montante

 

 

February 3, 2023

Steelworkers Way: Poloncarz, Iafallo, ESD & ILDC unveil new street name honoring workers who labored at former Bethlehem Steel site

Click here for the Steelworkers Way press release

L-R Lackawanna resident and former steelworker Charlie Poloncarz (father of Mark Poloncarz);

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz; Lackawanna Mayor Anette Iafallo; ESD Regional Director
Karen Utz; ECIDA/ILDC President and CEO John Cappellino

 

 

 

 

 

September 28, 2022

Renaissance Commerce Park redevelopment project receives Silver Award for "Excellence in Economic Development, Multi-year Program" from the

International Economic Develpoment Council (IEDC):

Click here for IEDC Award press release

 

May 12, 2022

TMP Technologies  cuts ribbon on first business at Renaissance Commerce Park:

Click here for Ribbon Cutting press release

         In 2012, Erie County Executive and ILDC Chair Mark C. Poloncarz made a priority of redeveloping Lackawanna's former Bethlehem Steel site into a thriving manufacturing and warehouse commerce park. 

         In 2018, the ILDC completed the purchase of the initial 150-acre parcel along Route 5.

  

         The greatest milestone in 2019, however, was the commitment made by Buffalo cleaning products manufacturer TMP Technologies. TMP had outgrown its current Dingens Street facility, and chose Renaissance Commerce Park to expand its   operation.

          They purchased 26 acres off the Dona Street Extension and built a brand new 290,000 sq. ft. facility, making TMP the first official manufacturer located in Renaissance Commerce Park.

         TMP's total private investment is estimated around $22.7 million, adding 20 new jobs and ensuring the retention of 103 full-time positions. For more information about the TMP project, please click here:  TMP Technologies Press Release PDF

        In 2021, Uniland Development agreed to purchase a ten-acre parcel for a new-construction commercial warehouse building,  

        For more information on available parcels on Renaissance Commerce Park, please call (716) 856-6525, to speak with an experienced member of our Business Develpment Team.

        For more on the redevelopment history of Renaissance Commerce Park, click here.       

In 2019, Erie County funded and completed a public bike path and the extension of Dona Street into the property. The ILDC completed the relocation of a railroad on the site and commissioned an infrastructure Master Plan.

 

 

 

Links:

Request for Proposal: Phase II parcels now available!

Click here for complete information and to download RFPs.

 

Looking for space? Download our Renaissance Commerce Park brochure

 

Archive Press Releases:

TMP Ribbon Cutting Press Release May 12, 2022

ILDC issues RFPs for Phase II at Renaissance Commerce Park March 7, 2022 

ILDC Board approves Uniland Development Company’s  purchase of second parcel on former Bethlehem Steel site Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Uniland Groundbreaking Ceremony October 28, 2021 Press Release

Uniland Renderings and Renaissance Commerce Park Map

 

NOTICE: 

The Renaissance Commerce Park Shoreline Trail Bike Path Options Public Meeting was held April 13, 2021 via ZOOM:

Please click here for a copy of the presentation. 

SEQRA Findings Statement (PDF)