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Reducing Batavia Avenue (Route 31) from four lanes to three lanes as it passes through Batavia could reduce crashes by 20% to 50%, according to a feasibility study done for the city. But there is a little catch.
Whatever is proposed next to be built at Washington Avenue and Wilson Street in Batavia's downtown, aldermen think it should be smaller, and blend in more with existing buildings.
Shodeen Group's controversial $48 million One Washington Place project was initially approved by the city council in 2017 and has faced several plan updates and construction delays.
Controversial downtown Batavia project gets new life after mayor's tiebreaking vote Retail space along River and Wilson streets, office space, 186 apartments and a two-level parking garage are included in plans for the proposed One Washington Place in downtown Batavia. Courtesy of Shodeen Group The former First Baptist Church of Batavia was demolished to make way for the One Washington Place development. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer, 2017 Updated 1/6/2021 8:44 AM Thanks to tiebreaking votes by Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, the controversial $48 million One Washington...