New York State Announces 28 Downtown Projects

In White Plains, Highland Falls and Montgomery

ALBANY—New York announced last week the 28 projects that will receive funding awards in the Mid-Hudson region as part of two economic development programs—the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward.

Thirteen projects were announced for White Plains in Westchester, the Round 7 winner of a $10-million DRI award.

Another 10 projects were announced for Highland Falls, a Round 2 winner of a $4.5-million NY Forward award.

Five projects were granted for Montgomery, also a Round 2 winner of a $4.5 million NY Forward award.

White Plains, Highland Falls and Montgomery won their respective program awards in February 2024.

The City of White Plains plans to spend $225,000 to install decorative lighting throughout its Business Improvement District.

The largest of the 13 White Plains DRI projects, which overall total $9.7 million, include:

Build a Protected Bicycle Track and Implement Pedestrian Safety Improvements on Hamilton Avenue ($2.7 million): The plan would establish a boulevard-style median on Hamilton Avenue, featuring a two-way protected cycle track and refuge islands at intersections to improve pedestrian safety, calm vehicle traffic and improve corridor appearance.

Create the “Water Street Connector,” a Linear Park Connecting Hillside Terrace to Downtown ($2.25 million): The city will transform the right-of-way between Water Street and Hillside Terrace into a linear park connecting Hillside Terrace to downtown.

Create and Implement a Comprehensive Branding and Wayfinding Initiative ($749,000): Develop a brand unique to White Plains and create wayfinding to direct residents and visitors to key locations and various points of interest. The city also hopes to convert an existing municipal parking lot at 73 Waller Ave. into a new pocket park at a cost of $745,000.

Published: May 28, 2025

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