Several of the buildings along the north side of West New York Street in downtown Aurora are included in a new redevelopment agreement that can reimburse a development company owned by Aurora resident Vernon LaVia up to $750,000 for building acquisition, renovations and construction of a riverside addition, public plaza and deck. This is the city's second attempt at using tax increment financing district funds to help create a "Restaurant Row" along the street.

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A new redevelopment agreement Aurora alderman approved this week looks to bring more restaurants to West New York Street near the downtown location of Ballydoyle Irish Pub.

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Aurora will renew attempts to turn New York Street west of the Fox River into a “Restaurant Row” under an agreement that will reimburse a local developer up to $750,000 for property acquisition, renovations and construction of a public deck and plaza.