Special thanks to our community businesses and nonprofits that offered proposals for the grant, and to the Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council (
https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mohawk-valley), which supported our application.
The Downtown
Revitalization Initiative (DRI) aims to fund projects that will support
healthy, vibrant, walkable downtowns that catalyze sustainable economic
development and bring numerous economic, social, and environmental
benefits. As part of the DRI planning process, the Clinton-Kirkland Local Planning Committee (LPC) will evaluate potential
projects submitted through this Open Call for Projects with input from the
public. The LPC will then recommend a selection of these projects to include in
the Clinton-Kirkland DRI Strategic Investment Plan. In total, the recommended
slate of projects will exceed the DRI funding available for implementation. The
state will review the projects in the Plan and make the final selection of
which projects will receive DRI funding.
The LPC is encouraged to
choose private, public, and not-for-profit projects that will:
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Have a transformative impact on the downtown;
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Catalyze additional private and/or public investment and socio-economic
benefits;
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Provide broad public benefit including co-benefits beyond the project's
primary purpose;
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Be ready for implementation in the near term (within 2 years);
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Most effectively advance the community's vision and goals;
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Align with the DRI program goals and eligibility requirements; and
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Represent an effective and efficient use of public resources.
Taken together, the
projects should represent a holistic approach to downtown
revitalization. A 10% cash equity match is required for private projects.
There are no further match requirements, however private projects that
demonstrate significant leverage will be more competitive. Public and
not-for-profit projects that include matching funds may also be considered more
competitive.
Questions regarding the Clinton-Kirkland DRI can be directed to:
Elizabeth Tantillo, Mayor, Village of Clinton
315-853-5231, mayor@villageofclintonny.org
Robert Meelan, Supervisor, Town of Kirkland
315-853-5082, supervisor@townofkirkland.org.
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June 5, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: FIRST Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting - Kirkland Town Offices, 3699 NYS Route 12B Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend. Please note, future LPC meetings will be scheduled for different times and will be published in advance.
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Clinton and Kirkland Announce Open Call for DRI Projects: June 12th to July 10th 2023 (EXTENDED) TO JULY 17TH -
June 12, 2023: The Clinton-Kirkland DRI Local Planning Committee is
seeking transformative project proposals for potential inclusion in the
Clinton-Kirkland Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Strategic Investment
Plan. Proposals for public, private, and not-for-profit projects can be
submitted through an Open Call for Projects from June 12th to July 10th 2023 (EXTENDED) TO JULY 17TH.
An informational webinar is scheduled for June 21st at
12:00 pm and one-on-one support is available for project sponsors starting
today. Projects received through the call will be reviewed by the Committee,
with input from the public. Successful submissions will be recommended for
funding to the state.
The NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) provides
state funding to New York communities to foster vibrant downtowns across the
state. The ultimate goal of the DRI is to fund projects that will help
transform downtowns into vibrant communities where New Yorkers want to live,
work, and raise families.
As the Round Six DRI winner for the Mohawk Valley, the
Town of Kirkland and the Village of Clinton will jointly receive $10 million in
funding from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to develop and implement a
Strategic Investment Plan for the downtown revitalization area. A Local
Planning Committee made up of representatives of local businesses,
institutions, and community groups is leading the effort, supported by a team
of state planners and private sector experts.
The Open Call for Projects provides the community an
opportunity to propose transformative projects within Clinton and Kirkland.
Submissions may include projects such as new capital/construction projects,
public improvements, and renovation of existing buildings. Projects should have
a visible and functional impact on the downtown, for example, by serving as an
anchor or catalytic project that will provide employment opportunities, housing
choices, and/or services for the community. Projects must also align with the
DRI goals and eligibility criteria. They should be shovel-ready and
implementable within two years.
Information on the open call including useful resources
for project sponsors can be found online at https://www.clintonkirklanddri.com/opencall. A
consultant team is available to help with the development of submissions and
project sponsors are encouraged to reach out to them early in the process.
Final proposals can be submitted by e-mail, by mail, or in person to Lumbard
Hall located at 100 North Park Road in the Village of Clinton. Further
information regarding the submission process and the Downtown Revitalization
Initiative can also be found on the website.
Project proposals will be reviewed by the Local Planning
Committee with input from the public, and selected projects will be recommended
for DRI funding in the Clinton-Kirkland DRI Strategic Investment Plan. Please
note that the inclusion of a project in the Strategic Investment Plan does not
guarantee funding through the DRI Program. New York State will make the final
determination of which projects will receive a DRI award.
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Clinton and Kirkland Announce FIRST Open House for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative -
June 16, 2023: A public open house for the Clinton-Kirkland Downtown Revitalization Initiative will be held on Thursday June 29th at the Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm. The public is invited to stop by at any time and browse an overview of the DRI program, provide input on their vision for the downtown revitalization area, and ask questions about the initiative including the Open Call for Projects.
The DRI Open House is one of several outreach events planned for June:
- Open Call for Projects Informational Webinar – Wednesday June 21 from 12:00 – 1:00pm (online event)
- General Information Booth at the Clinton Farmers Market – Thursday June 29th from 10:00 – 3:00 pm, Clinton Village Green
- DRI Public Open House - Thursday June 29th from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Kirkland Art Center, 9 1/2 E Park Row
- Public Comment – submit anytime through the project website (Public Survey open through July 7th - for those who couldn’t make it to the Open House (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DRIsurvey1)
To learn more about these engagement opportunities, the Clinton-Kirkland DRI program, or to subscribe to the mailing list, the public can visit https://www.clintonkirklanddri.com.
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August 1, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: SECOND Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting - Kirkland Town Offices, 3699 NYS Route 12B Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
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August 30, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: THIRD Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting - Kirkland Town Offices, 3699 NYS Route 12B Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
August 30, 2023 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM: SECOND Public Open House - Kirkland Art Center 9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
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October 17, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: FOURTH Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting - Kirkland Town Offices, 3699 NYS Route 12B Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
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November 15, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: FIFTH Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting - Kirkland Town Offices, 3699 NYS Route 12B Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
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December 5, 2023 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Strategic Investment Plan Presentation - Live Online Webinar: Tuesday, 12/5/23 from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM. Zoom Webinar - Click Here to Register. This will be a sneak preview of the Clinton-Kirkland DRI Strategic Investment Plan. The DRI team will present a summary of the plan, including the list of recommended projects, followed by time for Q&A. Register to receive the webinar link.
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Monday, April 28, 2025 from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Clinton Kirkland Improvement Corporation (CKIC) Small Project Fund - Call for Projects and Informational Meeting: Kirkland Art Center 9 1/2 East Park Row, Clinton, NY 13323. The PUBLIC is welcome to attend.
