Capital Region - Schenectady
The City of Schenectady’s DRI area is anchored by Proctors Theater, the Capital Region’s largest arts and entertainment facility, and extends along Erie Boulevard to the recently revived Mohawk Harbor, encompassing a corridor rich with entertainment, education, office, retail, and residential amenities. In recent years, Schenectady has transformed its downtown district with strategic investments in and around Proctors Theater, expanded its targeted development efforts to the Mill Artisan District on Lower State Street, and spearheaded the development of a waterfront destination at Mohawk Harbor. The City now envisions linking these anchor attractions and will apply the DRI award towards creating a cohesive, dynamic downtown that connects the city core to waterfront amenities.
Due to concerns about the Novel Coronavirus, meetings and workshops may be cancelled, postponed, or changed to internet-based formats. Please check the schedule below regularly for the latest information.
Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting #1
Tuesday, December 17, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall, Lally Mohawk Room
Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY
Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting #2
Thursday, January 9, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall,
Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY
Schenectady DRI Public Workshop #1
Tuesday, January 16, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall,
Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY
Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting #3
Thursday, February 13, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SUNY Schenectady, Elston Hall,
Washington Avenue
Schenectady, NY
Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting #4
Thursday, March 12 - POSTPONED
Schenectady DRI Local Planning Committee Meeting #4
Thursday, March 19 - POSTPONED
Local Planning Committee Members
Gary McCarthy, Mayor, City of Schenectady (Co-Chair)
David Buicko, President/CEO, Galesi Group (Co-Chair)
Mary D'Alessandro, President, Historic Stockade Association
Mark Eagan, President/Chief Executive Officer, Capital Region Chamber
Ray Gillen, Chair, Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority
Dr. David Harris, President, Union College
Robert Leonard, Vice President, Trustco
Philip Morris, CEO, Proctors
Dr. Steady Moono, President, SUNY Schenectady
Maria Papa, Owner, More Perreca's Little Italy Neighborhood
Mitch Ramsey, Owner, Jay Street Pub
Stacy Rowland, Vice President/General Counsel, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady
Mary Ann Ruscitto, President, East Front Street Neighborhood Association
Michael Saccocio, Executive Director/CEO, City Mission of Schenectady
Jim Salengo, Executive Director, Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation
Marcy Steiner, Vice President/Executive Director, The Foundation for Ellis Medicine