Community Development

Mission of the Plattsburgh Office of Community Development
"To improve the quality of life for all City residents by identifying and pursuing state and federal funded housing, economic development, public facilities, infrastructure, recreation and community planning projects supported by city residents and other community organizations.”

Working shoulder to shoulder with other community organizations, we strive to create economic opportunities, improve housing conditions and enhance amenities for the city’s residents.  We have contributed to infrastructure improvements, like sidewalks, street lighting, sanitary and water systems, and landscaping.  The City has developed an exciting vision for its downtown and waterfront revitalization program.  A public and private endeavor supported by resources and funding from NYS Department of State, NY Office of Community Renewal, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal, revitalization efforts include improvements to streetscape, preservation of historical buildings, as well as redevelopment of the lakefront.

Economic Development is building places where people want to live, work and invest by

• Stimulating new investment
• Adaptively reusing old assets
• Building new community assets
• Revitalizing communities and neighborhoods, particularly downtown business districts
• Preserving critical environmental resources
• Encouraging sustainable development
• Creating intergovernmental partnerships and collaborative projects
• Enhancing public awareness and pride

Wayfinding Sign

7 Point Hub

Trail North

Clinton Street

Master Plan Map pdf version

Current Community Development Initiatives

• Arts, Cultural Development – assisting the NCCCA in the renovation of the Strand Theater.
• Main Street Facade Improvement Projects – in collaboration with Lake City LDC
• Streetscape Amenities – Benches, Trash Baskets, Bicycle Racks
• Installation of Wayfinding Signage
• Grant Assisted Projects Include:
  • Creation of the Seven Point Hub Entryway to Downtown from Dock St. Landing
  • Construction of a 1.3 mile pedestrian/bicycle trail along the shore of Lake Champlain (photo of trail north)
    
  • Restoration of the Strand Theater
  • Owner-occupied and investor housing rehabilitation
  • Commercial Building Improvement Program

• Improve access and use of public lakefront areas along Plattsburgh’s Lake Champlain shoreline.
• The relocation of the Canadian Pacific Rail Yards and remediation of the site opened up approximately 14 acres for redevelopment to include a waterfront hotel, a 3-acre waterfront park and a public boat launch parking site.  Once completed, this project will create a gateway to the City, improve boater access, provide tourist facilities, and improve access to the lake for picnicking, fishing, and boating.
• Grant awarded to study how to mitigate adverse conditions at the Water Treatment Plant, located adjacent to proposed hotel site.
• Grant awarded for a study of possible uses for contaminated Cumberland Avenue property.
  
  Housing Programs
  

Current Economic Development Initiatives

• Economic Development Revolving Loan Program
• Plattsburgh Empire Zone
• Plattsburgh Empire Zone Map
• Plattsburgh Empire Zone Application

Office Hours and Location

41 City Hall Place
Plattsburgh, NY  12901
3rd Floor

Monday through Friday
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
or by appointment

Contact Information

Peg Hartmann

518-563-7642 Office
518-563-4208 Fax
hartmannm@cityofplattsburgh-ny.gov