Ithaca DRI
Downtown Renaissance
The City of Ithaca is the recipient of a $10 million grant award from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council (STREDC) through the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).
The DRI award marks a major milestone in Ithaca’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its downtown core, support local businesses, expand housing opportunities, and enhance public spaces. Through a community-led planning process, the DRI will establish a shared vision and implementation strategy for the MLK Jr. Street and West State Street corridor, reconnecting and reinforcing the vitality of Downtown Ithaca and The Commons.
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Your input on downtown Ithaca’s best assets, challenges and needs will help shape the community vision, goals and strategies for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.
Ready to submit a project for Downtown Ithaca?
The Open Call for Projects is now live! Project sponsors are invited to submit eligible projects for consideration for DRI funding and potential inclusion in the Downtown Ithaca Strategic Investment Plan.
Visit the Submit a Project page to review project eligibility considerations, submission requirements, and important deadlines, and to access the Open Call application. The Consultant Team is available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the submission process.
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