The Village of Fairport is pursuing a Downtown Revitalization Initiative award from New York State. The DRI provides a $10 million award to one community in each of the State’s ten Regional Economic Development Council regions. The Village will simultaneously apply for a New York Forward award – which awards $4.5 million to two communities in each region.
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, will be available for viewing as they are developed (early Fall 2026). It is important to note that these projects will be 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
Fairport’s Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) developed a podcast based on community feedback collected during the Village’s 2025 DRI application process. Season 1 of “Fairport Forward” is available now on your favorite podcast platforms. New episodes are in progress as we develop our 2026 application!
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Public Engagement Events
The Village of Fairport will offer multiple opportunities for members of the public to provide feedback as the 2026 application is developed. Check back soon for a schedule of events!
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