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Village of Lowville Announces Bid for Round 5 of
Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Funding
Published: August 11, 2021
at 04:45 p.m.
By: Press Release from Village of Lowville
Village of Lowville
Announces Bid for Round 5 Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Funding
August 10th, 2021 – The
Village of Lowville is excited to announce that it will be preparing an
application for the 2021 State DRI competition.
From the Five Streets
Project to fountain restoration, Lowville’s $35 million in infrastructure
and streetscape investments over the past few years have paved the way for
future public and private development. This Round 5 DRI application will
build on the momentum from the 2019 submission to highlight the Village’s
historic downtown district, with partnerships emphasizing placemaking and
complete streets, affordable housing, community health and fitness, outdoor
recreation, and marketing local products.
“I believe Lowville’s
application will once again stand out in our region.” said Mayor Joseph G.
Beagle. “Our downtown has incredible historic character and is unique due
to its proximity to our manufacturing core. Kraft-Heinz, Qubica AMF, and Neenah Paper collectively employ over
1,000 people within walking distance of downtown.”
County Manager Ryan Piche
said, “The vision and momentum behind Lowville’s Round 4 application
spurred many downtown businesses to make vital investments. Building off of this energy, we foresee a new round of
innovative, shovel ready projects coming to light that will surely catapult
Lowville’s value to our region.”
Lowville’s application will
once again highlight the outdoor recreational opportunities unique to Lewis
County, with an emphasis on linking downtown to the greater trail systems
throughout the County.
“Our trails, waterfalls,
kayaking, hunting, and other outdoor activities attract thousands of
visitors every year. By connecting these experiences to a lively downtown,
we will be able to develop our small businesses, cultivate interest, and
stimulate our tourism industry.” said Richard Chartrand, County Legislator,
Lowville.
The Village is planning to
hold a public information session at the August 27th Food Truck Friday
event held at the Lewis County Fairgrounds. From 6 PM to 9 PM, the
community is encouraged to stop by the pavilion for a chance to review and
discuss the Round 5 DRI Application and learn more about its potential
impact to the region.
Public input is welcome!
If you have ideas, projects,
offer support, or would simply like to participate in the application
process, please email us at lowvilledri@lewiscounty.ny.gov.
Looking to check in on the excitement? Naturally Lewis has put together a
one-stop-shop webpage to keep the community updated with project
submissions, application details and public outreach events. Join the
excitement here: http://www.naturallylewis.com/initiatives/village-of-lowville-dri
The Village will be assisted by Bergman
Architects, Engineers and Planners, and the Lewis County Planning and
Community Development Department in preparing the DRI application.
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