2023 DRI Process (HP)
Ticonderoga will receive $10 million in funding as the North Country region’s winner of sixth-round Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding!
New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is a cornerstone of the State’s economic development program. The DRI transforms downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity. These compact, walkable downtowns are a key ingredient to helping New York State rebuild its economy from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to achieving the State’s bold climate goals by promoting the use of public transit and reducing dependence on private vehicles.
This year, DRI will invest $100 million in 10 communities selected by the Regional Economic Development Councils, bringing the total DRI state commitment to $700 million over the course of the initiative.
Learn more about the Downtown Revitalization Initiative:
Ticonderoga DRI Vision
Below is the vision statement created during Ticonderoga’s grant application process. As part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the Local Planning Committee, with input from the public, will be reviewing and refining this Vision Statement.
“Set against the scenic backdrop of the LaChute River, Lake George and Lake Champlain, Ticonderoga is a hub for Adirondack and Champlain Valley recreational opportunities and experiences. The downtown is a vibrant, regional business and cultural hub that looks to the future while recognizing its identity as a historic community. At the heart of the downtown is Montcalm Street, a pedestrian-friendly corridor that features charming specialty shops and restaurants, a mix of heritage tourism and pop culture venues, arts and entertainment attractions, and contemporary services. The corridor is surrounded by natural beauty and public open spaces that offer visitors and residents an opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities within walking distance of downtown.”
About Ticonderoga
Downtown Ticonderoga is undergoing a community renaissance which reverberates into every facet of life, fueling entrepreneurial enterprises, community collaboration, increased tourism, and a shared bold vision. Ticonderoga has made extensive investments in downtown revitalization in recent years, including development of the LaChute River Trail, upgraded park facilities, adopting new zoning policies that encourage mixed-use development downtown, and funding façade and other public space improvements. In parallel, private and non-profit organizations have been transforming vacant buildings into mixed-use spaces, establishing a downtown art gallery and co-working space, and choosing downtown Ticonderoga as their community of choice to establish or grow their business. An infusion of DRI funding can help the community to build on these investments and accelerate the transformation of downtown.
Upcoming Meetings & Community Events
Community participation is critical to the success of the Ticonderoga DRI. All members of the community are encouraged to engage with the DRI process by attending events (listed here), leaving us a comment via this website, or reaching out directly to TiconderogaDRI@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Announcements
We encourage you to stay up to date on Ticonderoga DRI news, announcements, meetings, and more by visiting our News Room!
Questions? Comments?
Your thoughts are always welcome! You can connect with us to learn more, get involved, or ask questions.