Upcoming Events
Join us at upcoming meetings, workshops and public engagement events throughout the DRI planning process.
Decarbonization 101 Webinar #1
This webinar is for project sponsors whose proposals meet the decarbonization criteria outlined on Page 77 of the DRI 2026 Guidebook. The Decarbonization webinars on August 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 will present the same content. Sponsors are invited to attend the one most convenient to them.
To register for the Decarbonization 101 Seminar, please follow the link below:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/webinar/webinarSeries/register/61429d52b30f46ccad0567bd31d65a23
DRI and Historic Preservation Webinar
This webinar is designed for prospective project sponsors participating in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4. During this session, participants will gain an overview of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review process as it relates to the DRI and NY Forward programs. They will also learn how to determine whether a property is listed on or eligible for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, as well as become familiar with basic historic preservation best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
To register for the Historic Preservation Webinar, please follow the link below:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r998ba6da5d2965761f4c93781554c7ff
Decarbonization 101 Webinar #2
This webinar is for project sponsors whose proposals meet the decarbonization criteria outlined on Page 77 of the DRI 2026 Guidebook. The Decarbonization webinars on August 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 will present the same content. Sponsors are invited to attend the one most convenient to them.
To register for the Decarbonization 101 Seminar, please follow the link below:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/webappng/sites/meetny-gov/webinar/webinarSeries/register/61429d52b30f46ccad0567bd31d65a23
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1
Please join us for the first Local Planning Committee (LPC) meeting, where you’ll learn about the DRI process, understand the LPC’s roles and responsibilities, and hear the Committee’s vision for Ithaca’s DRI program.
The meeting will also have a dedicated public comment period for you to share your thoughts and ideas!