Community Corner
Ossining To Hold Forum On $10 Million Revitalization Grant
Officials want to talk with residents and business owners about goals, projects and timing.
OSSINING, NY — The Ossining community is invited to learn more about the Downtown Revitalization Initiative program and discuss the uses for the recent $10 million award when village officials host an online meeting Tuesday.
Ossining was awarded $10 million through the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative. SEE: Ossining Wins $10M State Grant To Revitalize Downtown
The village was one of two communities in the Hudson region to win in 2021. The other was Haverstraw, connected to Ossining through the NY Waterway ferry. Each will receive $10 million to develop a downtown strategic investment plan and implement key and even connected projects.
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Ossining's list of possible projects is long. At the top: developing the old public works site on Water Street for affordable housing and parkland; turning the old bank at the top of Main Street into a business incubator; repurposing the historic firehouses; redeveloping the Market Square and post office parking lots; expanding the Caputo Community Center; and expanding the village pier.
"I am excited for the hard work to begin!" Ossining Mayor Rika Levin said. "This grant gives us the opportunity to make infrastructure improvements as well as bring long-term improvement to the lives of the people of Ossining. The community’s input regarding the investment in the potential projects that will take place in our great Village will be one of the most vibrant conversations we’ve had to date. I hope to have a great turnout at our first of three Community Meetings on March 8th."
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These topics will be covered:
- Timeline for the DRI Planning Process
- A Look at the Ossining Downtown Area
Officials are looking for public feedback on:
- Vision and Goals for the Ossining Downtown Area
- Revitalization Themes, Issues, and Opportunities
- Potential DRI Projects
The meeting will take place on Zoom from 6-8 p.m. Join the discussion here.
Residents already had one chance to weigh in: If Ossining Had $10 Million For Downtown: Take The Survey
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