Renaissance Commerce Park

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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          Renaissance Commerce Park parcel map

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Renaissance Commerce Park is designated a FAST NY Shovel Ready Certified Site

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Renaissance Commerce Park brochure: click here

 

IN THE NEWS:

 

January 23, 2025

NJ developer J.G. Petrucci Company, Inc. will develop 24 acres of light-manufacturing space at Renaissance Commerce Park

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May 30, 2024

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Keeping Progress on Track: Kennedy & Poloncarz Announce $1.795 Million to Support Relocation of Rail Yard at Renaissance Commerce Park

New Funding Builds Upon $5 Million Provided by Governor Hochul For Project That Will Allow Further Development of Renaissance Commerce Park at Former Bethlehem Steel Site in Lackawanna

More Than $130 Million in Private Investment Has Been Dedicated to the Site Since 2013; Additionally, New York State, Erie County, the ECIDA, City of Lackawanna and the Federal Government Have Invested Nearly $40,000,000 to Create and Maintain Public Infrastructure

Relocation of Rail Yard Will Enable Future Extension of the Shoreline Trail, Opening Up New Public Access to the Site

Listen to the full press conference here, courtesy WBEN-AM 930

 

 

 

 

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

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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)

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May 12, 2022

TMP Technologies cuts ribbon on first business at Renaissance Commerce Park

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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 Development 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.

Requests for Proposal

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Looking for space?

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Archive Press Releases:

 

2025 PRESS RELEASES

January 23, 2025

NJ developer wins ILDC approval for new 24-acre light-manufacturing
project at Renaissance Commerce Park

 

2024 PRESS RELEASES

June 25, 2024

ILDC announces sugar refinery expansion on former Bethlehem Steel site

May 13, 2024

ECIDA land development arm issues RFP for 24-acre parcel at Renaissance Commerce Park

 

2023 PRESS RELEASES

May 5, 2023

Renaissance Commerce Park grand entryway sign unveiled

 

February 3, 2023

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

 

2022 PRESS RELEASES

ECIDA’s redevelopment of former Bethlehem Steel site honored with “Excellence in Economic Development Award” September 28, 2022

TMP Ribbon Cutting Press Release May 12, 2022

ILDC issues requests for proposals for Phase II parcels at Renaissance Commerce Park Monday, March 7, 2022

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

 

2021 PRESS RELEASES

Another milestone: ECIDA, Uniland celebrate groundbreaking at Renaissance Commerce Park Thursday, October 28, 2021
Public Meeting: former Eden-Angola Airport site Tuesday, May 18, 2021
Public Meeting: former Bethlehem Steel site Shoreline Trail Bike Path April 13, 2021
ILDC Board approves two measures for commerce parks in Lackawanna, Angola February 24, 2021
ILDC Board approves Uniland purchase of 9.2 acres on former Bethlehem Steel site January 27, 2021

 

 2020 PRESS RELEASES

ILDC issues RFP for Spec Building on Former Bethlehem Steel site 
ILDC purchases former Eden-Angola Airport Site for future Agribusiness Park development April 22, 2020
ECIDA names John Cappellino as President/CEO April 24, 2020
ILDC holds public meeting for Phase II Shoreline Trail Bike Path Extension August 13, 2020

 

2019 PRESS RELEASES

TMP Announcement July 8 2019
Redeveloped former Bethlehem Steel industrial park gets first new company August 28, 2019
Public Meeting December 17 2019

 

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)