The City of White Plains was awarded $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson Region winner of the seventh round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to revitalize the downtown neighborhood ("The Heart of White Plains").

The White Plains DRI program is seeking public input on projects proposed for downtown at the second and final Public Workshop to be held at the City of White Plains Public Library, 2^nd Floor - Gallery and Auditorium located at 100 Martine Avenue on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 6-8 PM. Please join us to share your thoughts on projects seeking DRI funds and to learn more about the Program. Light refreshments and Spanish translation services will be provided.

White Plains is developing a Strategic Investment Plan (SIP) to revitalize its downtown with up to $300,000 in planning funds from the $10 million DRI grant. A Local Planning Committee made up of municipal representatives, community leaders, and other stakeholders is leading the effort, supported by a team of private sector experts and state planners. The Strategic Investment Plan will examine local assets and opportunities for economic development, transportation, housing, and community revitalization projects that align with White Plains' vision for downtown revitalization and that are poised for implementation.

The Local Planning Committee reviewed and made recommendations on proposed projects that were submitted during the Open Call for Projects that ended on July 26, 2024. Following the Public Workshop, a slate of projects will be selected by the Committee that can leverage and expand upon the State's $10 million investment. The Strategic Investment Plan will then be submitted to the State for their consideration.

To learn more about the White Plains DRI, please visit: https://white-plains-dri.npvoorhis.com/