DRI Grant

Capital Region Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI)

In May of 2017, the city of Hudson applied for a NYS grant which invests $10M into specific cities, transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where generations of New Yorkers can live, work, and raise families.

In August of the same year, Hudson was awarded a $10 million DRI grant.

The Hudson Development Corporation (HDC) was recognized by the Dept. of State for the role it played with the DRI Local Planning Committee in developing the city’s plan and identifying specific projects; indeed, recognizing the profound effect they would have would not have been possible without the work of the DRI-LPC and the HDC.

 Projects included in the plan:

• Implement Complete Streets Improvements
• Renovate Promenade Hill Park and Provide ADA access
• Improve the Safety and Aesthetics of Cross Street and Second Street stairs
• Stabilize the Dunn Warehouse for future re-use
• Repurpose the Historic Fishing Village as a city park

Private projects in the plan:

• Establish a North Bay Re-Generation Project for Environmental education
• Establish a Community Food Hub to support small start-up businesses
• Winterize the Basilica Hudson and create high visibility public greenspace
• Provide Workforce Development Infrastructure at River House
• Fit out commercial kitchen and retail space to provide Workforce training