DRI Round 6: Perry
Perry's DRI application committee is pleased to share the news that Perry has received a NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award! Thank you to all who have contributed to this outcome by attending meetings and information sessions, completing surveys, or writing letters of support.
Once the award was announced, consultants were selected by the state to assist the Village in developing a Local Planning Committee and to prepare a Strategic Investment Plan. Within this plan, 15 projects were identified and proposed for NYS consideration and selection.
On May 17, 2024, Governor Hochul announced 11 Perry projects that were awarded funding totaling $9.7 million.
Public Projects
Building Improvement Fund
The Village of Perry was awarded $495,000 to establish a Building Improvement Fund to support smaller scale investments. This fund will support building improvements in downtown Perry to enchance the appearance of facades, rehabilitate buildings to provide new housing and commercial space, and support small business and create public art.
The application period for the Small Project Fund has passed and 11 applications were received. The selection committee and consultant reviewed the applications and have made preliminary awards awaiting New York State review.
Extend Silver Lake Trail through Downtown Perry
The Village of Perry was awarded $2,100,000 to construct and enhance trail segments from Federal Street into downtown Perry, across the Silver Lake Outlet and beyond, to create a cohesive, off-road active transportation connection that supports walkability and attracts visitors, accompanied by landscaping, street furniture and public art at key nodes.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released for design and engineering services due on August 27, 2025. The selection committee will review the proposals and make a recommendation to the Village Board for approval this Fall. The design process is estimated to begin Winter of 2025.
Complete Main Street Streetscape Improvements
The Village of Perry was awarded $350,000 to upgrade the streetscape along South Main Street and Mill Street to create a cohesive appearance and character along the length of Main Street, which includes enhanced sidewalks, street trees, lighting and street furniture.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) has been released for design and engineering services due on August 27, 2025. The selection committee will review the proposals and make a recommendation to the Village Board for approval this Fall. The design process is estimated to begin Winter of 2025.
Transform Assembly Hall to Expand Accessible Community Venues in Perry
The Village of Perry was awarded $2,016,000 to renovate the second floor of Perry’s historic Village Hall to create a new accessible, multi-purpose venue that can support art, cultural and community programming for local residents and visitors.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) for design and engineering services is anticipated to be released in Fall of 2025 with contractor selection and design to begin in Spring of 2026.
Latest Updates
For the latest project updates, check the Project Tracking document.
More Resources
• NYS DRI Program Information
• NYS DRI / NYF Round 6 Brochure
• NYS DRI Round 5 FAQs
What is the DRI?
The NYS Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) seeks to boost local economies through transformational projects.
Each of New York State's Regional Economic Development Councils (REDCs) nominate applicant communities based on their potential for transformation.
DRI recipient communities are awarded $10 million to develop downtown strategic investment plans and implement projects that further their revitalization.
Finger Lakes Region recipients of the DRI Award are:
- Round 1: Geneva
- Round 2: Batavia
- Round 3: Penn Yan
- Round 4: Seneca Falls
- Round 5: Rochester's City Center
- Round 6: Perry
Round 6: Perry Application
Perry's DRI application committee prepared submissions in Rounds 4, 5 and 6.
With each round, the committee worked to share the story of the revitalization work Perry has pursued over the last 15+ years, and build the proposed project list drawing on the VoP Comprehensive Plan and Resiliency Study.
When reviewing, please remember that the projects are proposed projects—not final, selected projects. Through the work ahead, new projects and ideas will be developed.
The final list of funded projects may look very different than that presented in the application.
After a community process, a list of recommended projects will be presented to NYS fo review and funding selection.
