The Village of Fairport is pursuing a Downtown Revitalization Initiative award from New York State. Now entering its ninth round of funding, the DRI provides a $10 million award to one community in each of the State’s ten Regional Economic Development Council regions.
This page will provide the latest information about the Fairport DRI application process, including details on upcoming events, materials used over the course of the project, and information on how to get involved as a project sponsor or member of the public.
What is the DRI?
New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is a cornerstone of the State’s economic development program. The DRI is intended to transform downtown neighborhoods into vibrant centers that offer a high quality of life and are magnets for redevelopment, business, job creation, and economic and housing diversity.
Proposed Transformational Projects
An overview of proposed transformational projects, both public and private, is available for viewing here. It is important to note that these projects are conceptual in nature, and should Fairport be awarded the DRI grant, there will be another open Call for Projects, along with significant opportunities for community opinion and feedback to help shape any projects that may move forward past conception.
Fairport Forward Podcast
Join the conversation as we dive deeper into YOUR feedback from our community survey on our new podcast, “Fairport Forward.” New episodes released weekly starting December 9, 2025!
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Public Engagement Events
Past Event: Public Input Meeting #2
Tuesday, October 21st, 6:00pm - 7:00pm, Village Hall Board Room
Past Event: Soccer Pop-Up
Saturday, October 4th from 8:45am to 10:00am, Perinton Youth Soccer Fields
Past Event: Public Input Meeting #1
Wednesday, September 17th at 6pm, Village Hall Board Room
Past Event: Canal Path Pop-Up
Thursday, September 11th at 5pm, Canal Path near The Box Factory
Past Event: Business & Property Owner Information Session
Wednesday, August 27th at 4pm, Village Hall Board Room
Past Event: Farmer's Market Pop-Up
Saturday, August 23rd, Morning, Fairport Village Landing Parking Lot
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