City of Peekskill Issues Open Call for DRI Project Proposals

Peekskill, N.Y. (October 29, 2019) – Earlier this year, the City of Peekskill was selected by the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council to receive a $10 million award from New York State through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). The Peekskill DRI Local Planning Committee (LPC) today announced it has issued an Open Call for Project Proposals to seek proposals for privately sponsored projects to be considered for DRI funding.

The DRI investment will allow Peekskill to develop a strategic investment plan and implement key catalytic projects that advance its vision for downtown revitalization. Projects selected for DRI funding will transform the downtown and support a vibrant local economy.

The purpose of the Open Call is to hear from members of the community who have potential transformative projects on privately owned sites that provide economic and community benefits. This process will enable the LPC to fully vet private projects that could transform the downtown, in a uniform, open and transparent process.

Submissions may include capital/construction projects, business expansion or creation, and renovation of existing buildings on private sites. Each submission should demonstrate a commitment of private funding sources and discuss the project’s transformative nature and potential community benefits. New ideas are encouraged, as well as established project concepts.

All submissions should include as much information as possible on potential projects in order to demonstrate that the idea is feasible and will have a meaningful impact on downtown Peekskill. After submission, the Peekskill LPC and its consultant team, led by BFJ Planning, will work with project sponsors to gather additional information as needed.

All requirements for submissions can be found in the Open Call for Potential DRI projects. A PDF of the Open Call for Potential DRI projects can be downloaded at the following link:

https://www.peekskilldri.com/news-1

Project submissions should be emailed to PeekskillDRI@gmail.com by December 6, 2019. The consultant team will hold “office hours” to discuss questions about potential submissions on Wednesday, November 20 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Peekskill City Hall, 840 Main Street, in the first floor conference room. In addition, applicants may submit questions on the Open Call via email by November 22, 2019 at 4pm.

Please visit www.PeekskillDRI.com for more information on opportunities for public input and the DRI planning process. Follow the Peekskill DRI on Twitter and Instagram @PeekskillDRI and on the City of Peekskill’s Facebook page @PeekskillGov.

The City of Peekskill is located at 840 Main Street in Peekskill, N.Y., and can be reached at 914-737-3400 or by visiting www.cityofpeekskill.com.

About the City of Peekskill

The City of Peekskill is a thriving, historic community located on the banks of the Hudson River. Just under one hour north of New York City, Peekskill is culturally and economically vibrant with abundant natural resources due to its location on the river and at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands. The City’s pedestrian-friendly downtown is buzzing with an array of dining and entertainment establishments. Offering artist lofts, studios, galleries and museums, Peekskill is home to a growing arts community and has no shortage of arts activities. The waterfront, with over three miles of continuous parkland, is a regional destination with a variety of active and passive recreation, as well as breathtaking views of the Hudson River. For more information, visit www.cityofpeekskill.com.