Press release
The Local Planning Committee (LPC) will officially launch the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) 2.0 process with its first meeting on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the City Council Board Room, One Batavia City Centre.
Batavia was recently selected as a $10 million award recipient through the New York State’s DRI program, which supports transformative projects aimed at strengthening and reimagining downtown communities.
The Local Planning Committee serves as the steering body for the DRI process. Members will meet regularly to guide the development of the initiative, including brainstorming ideas, engaging with the community, and evaluating and recommending projects for funding.
The first meeting will mark the beginning of the Batavia DRI 2.0 planning effort and will include:
· An overview of the DRI program and planning process
· Discussion of opportunities for community engagement
· A collaborative exercise to begin shaping a vision for downtown Batavia
This meeting is open to the public, with time reserved following the committee’s working session for public comment.