Underutilized and redevelopment-ready sites in and around the DRI Area have the potential to support new housing options, mixed-use development, and increased residential activity.

Future investment can help strengthen existing cultural institutions, expand programming opportunities, and reinforce Ithaca's identity as a regional center for arts, culture, and creativity.

Targeted investment can help activate vacant storefronts, support entrepreneurs, and create new opportunities for locally owned businesses throughout the corridor.

Improvements to streets, sidewalks, public spaces, and multimodal connections can create a more welcoming, accessible, and cohesive experience between The Commons, the West End, and the waterfront.