Southport

Southport, immediately west of Elmira, offers low-cost land and light-industrial development potential. Steeped in both agriculture and warehousing, local strategies include ag-tech innovation and mesh farming operations. The town coordinates with Chemung County for infrastructure grants, brownfield site reclamation funding, and PILOT deals. Proximity to Elmira’s airport and mainlines makes it ideal for food processors, cold storage, and smaller logistics operations. Residential builders are also adding new 50- to 100‑unit developments catering to workforce housing south of Route 352.