The DRI Process
Learn more about the Downtown Revitalization Initiative:
The Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Process
Public Engagement
Transparent, open, and ongoing publicengagement is a critical component of the DRI planning process. Public engagement will occur throughout the entire DRI planning processto ensure that the communityis informed and empowered to contribute ideas, identify challenges and opportunities, provide feedback on potential projects, and help to shape the future of downtown. Notices of public meetings, events, and other opportunities to be involved in the process will be posted on this website and publicized through the Town’s resources and various media channels. All are encouraged to check back regularly for updates on the process as it progresses.
Development of a Community Vision, Goals, and Revitalization Strategies
The Ticonderoga Local Planning Committee (LPC) will develop a vision statement with corresponding goals and strategies to guide decision-making about future development and investment in the DRI area. This vision statement is intended to be ambitious and illustrative of the communities needs and desires, which will be advanced through strategic investments and implementation of projects identified and vetted through the DRI process.
Identification and Development of Priority Projects
Projects will be identified through a variety of means during the DRI process, such as through an open call for projects, which will be announced and publicized during the process. Projects identified and submitted during this process should be oriented toward achieving the community’s vision and goals for the future. The LPC, along with state and local partners and consultants, will work to develop and refine these proposed projects, with the goal of prioritizing investments toward key projects that can have positive catalytic and transformative impacts on the community, and that can drive further investment and change in downtown Ticonderoga.
DRI Final Product – the Strategic Investment Plan
The Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) will provide a detailed profile and assessment of Ticonderoga’s DRI area, and will contain a series of project profiles and key data. This plan will be written by the project consultants, with LPC, state, and local team input in advance of its submission to the State. The projects included in the final SIP will be evaluated by state agencies for alignment with state and local goals, project readiness, cost effectiveness, ability to create catalytic change, and ability to spur new investment and create secondary benefits for Ticonderoga.
Implementation
Projects from the DRI Strategic Investment Plan will be selected for funding, and the Governor will make an announcement regarding funded projects. State staff will work with project sponsors to execute project agreements and manage contracts to project completion.
The DRI Boundary
The DRI boundary stretches from Moses Circle on the east, down Montcalm Street to approximately Bicentennial Park, capturing the compact, walkable, mixed-use heart of the Town of Ticonderoga.
Planning Process Timeline
Below is the Ticonderoga DRI Planning Process and Timeline provided by NYS.
The Local Planning Committee (LPC)
As the steering body of the process, the LPC will meet regularly to brainstorm ideas, provide direction to the consultant team, review planning products, discuss community engagement efforts, evaluate potential projects, and prioritize actions. LPC membership consists of local and regional leaders, stakeholders and community representatives. The LPC is responsible for representing the interests and priorities of the community, while the State staff ensure that the process and deliverables are consistent with the goals, priorities, and requirements of the funding programs. The full list of Ticonderoga’s LPC members is included below.
- Mark Wright, Co-Chair
- James McKenna, Co-Chair
- Stuart Baker
- John Bartlett
- Carol Calabrese
- Matthew Courtright
- June Curtis
- Beth Hill
- Nicole Justice Green
- Jamiee Kuhl
- Robert Porter
- Megan Scuderi
- Donna Wadsworth
- Donna Wotton
The LPC is anticipated to meet monthly, beginning in May of 2023. All LPC meetings are open to the public and will provide opportunity for public comment. Meetings will be publicized through the Town’s resources and various media channels, including this website. Please check back for updates.