Peekskill to Hold Downtown Revitalization Initiative Workshop

Peekskill, N.Y. (October 23, 2019) – 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 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 approximately six-month DRI planning process is guided by a Local Planning Committee (LPC) of representatives from City government, community organizations, local businesses, and local residents. The first LPC meeting was on October 16, 2019, and the LPC will continue to meet regularly until the plan is completed in March 2020. The meetings are working sessions for the LPC, but they are open to the public. LPC meetings are planned on the third Wednesdays of every month (through March) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Neighborhood Center at the Field Library (4 Nelson Avenue).

The first of three public workshops is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00 pm at the Neighborhood Center at the Field Library (4 Nelson Avenue). A second public workshop will be held in December 2019 or January 2020, and a final public workshop will be held in February 2020. The community is encouraged to attend these workshops and share their project ideas.

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.