Public Engagement
Transparent, open, and ongoing public engagement is a critical component of the NYF planning process. Public engagement will occur throughout the entire NYF planning process to ensure that the community is informed and empowered to contribute ideas, identify challenges and opportunities, provide feedback on potential projects, and help to shape the future of downtown. Notices of public meetings, events, and other opportunities to be involved in the process will be posted on this website and publicized through the Village’s resources and various media channels. All are encouraged to check back regularly for updates on the process as it progresses.

Development of a Community Vision, Goals, and Revitalization Strategies
It is important for visions and goals to be set in preparation for the revitalization of the area. These will be a used as a baseline for the project but will be revised as seen fit throughout the process. Below is the vision statement that was submitted with the Coxsackie's original NY Forward application:

 

Vision:

“The Village of Coxsackie aims to leverage its natural beauty and historic downtown to create a safe, vibrant, and walkable ‘front porch’ on the Hudson River. Our waterfront community will be a dynamic destination for visitors and a nurturing home for families, offering an abundance of recreation opportunities, art and cultural activities, and a unique mix of housing and retail.”

 

Goals:

• Leverage open space and Hudson River to provide abundance of recreation opportunities for  residents and visitors of all ages.

• Support local food & beverage and commerce to reactivate the historic downtown buildings.

• Develop local arts and cultural activities.

• Improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists on public roads and sidewalks.

• Ensure the future of Coxsackie by integrating the needs of youth.

• Provide greater housing options and affordability to grow the full-time community.

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Identification and Development of Priority Projects

Projects will be identified through a variety of means during the NYF process, such as through an open call for projects, which will be announced and publicized during the process. Projects identified and submitted during this process should be oriented toward achieving the community’s vision and goals for the future. The LPC, along with state and local partners and consultants, will work to develop and refine these proposed projects, with the goal of prioritizing investments toward key projects that can have positive catalytic and transformative impacts on the community.

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NYF Strategic Investment Plan

The goals of the NYF programs should be reflected in the SIP developed for each community and the projects identified in each plan. The SIPs, which will be prepared by the consultant teams, are a compilation of the required deliverables described throughout this guidebook. Each SIP will describe the unique challenges and opportunities for revitalization of the NYF area, present the community’s vision for the future of the area, and propose transformative projects that may be realized with an investment of NYF funds. 

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Implementation

Projects from the NYF Strategic Investment Plan will be selected for funding, and the Governor will make an announcement regarding funded projects. State staff will work with project sponsors to execute project agreements and manage contracts to project completion.