Meetings planned on city’s $10M award
The city of Dunkirk was nominated by the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council and selected by New York State to receive a $10 million award through the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The DRI investment will allow Dunkirk to develop a Strategic Investment Plan and implement key catalytic projects that advance Dunkirk’s vision for revitalization of its downtown area. Projects selected for DRI funding will transform the community and support a vibrant local economy.
Public input is an important part of the DRI process. Three opportunities for community members to get involved are available in the coming weeks:
¯ Local Planning Committee Meeting 1 — Thursday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dunkirk High School, Large Group Instruction Room, 75 W. Sixth St.
¯ Pop-up event at Music on the Pier — Thursday, June 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Dunkirk Pier.
¯ Publick workshop 1 — Tuesday, June 13, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Dunkirk High School cafeteria, 75 W. Sixth St.
“We are excited to hear community ideas for revitalizing Dunkirk’s downtown core,” said Dunkirk Mayor Wilfred Rosas. “This process is the beginning of a wide range of opportunities for downtown.”
The approximately six-month DRI planning process is guided by a Local Planning Committee of representatives from local government, community organizations, local businesses, and residents. The LPC will continue to meet regularly until the plan is completed in late 2023.
The meetings are working sessions for the LPC, but the public is welcome to attend. Time for public comments will be provided at the end of each LPC meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend the upcoming public workshops and pop-up events to learn more about the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and to submit their ideas for Dunkirk. Please visit www.dunkirkdri.com for more information on the DRI process and opportunities for public input.