Public Engagement
Inclusive community engagement is vital to successful DRI planning and implementation. The public will be kept informed and invited to contribute ideas throughout the development of the Strategic Investment Plan. Information on public events will be posted on this website and noticed through local media channels. To leave a comment anytime, or if you require ADA or language assistance to participate in DRI events, please visit the CONTACT page.
PAST EVENTS
Public Open House #1
August 12th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Mohawk Valley Community College, Rome Campus
Plumley Complex, Dining & Community Hall Room PC 150
1101 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY
Join us August 12th to:
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Learn about the Rome Waterfront DRI
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Comment on challenges, opportunities, and goals for the DRI Area
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Ask about the Open Call for Projects and Small Project Fund
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Share your ideas for improvements in the Waterfront DRI Area.
- Drop in anytime!
Local Planning Committee Meeting #2
August 12th, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Mohawk Valley Community College, Rome Campus
Plumley Complex, Room PC 119
1101 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY
Discussion on DRI Area challenges, opportunities, and goals, including preliminary input on potential public projects.
Open to the public.
Information Booth @
Chestnut Street Farmers' Market
August 12th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
502 W Chestnut Street, Rome, NY
Stop by to talk about the Rome Waterfront DRI project, Open Call for Project ideas, Small Project Fund ideas, or to share your ideas for the Rome Waterfront DRI Area
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1
July 9, 2026, 3:00-5:00pm
Rome City Hall Lobby
The first meeting of the LPC provided an overview of the community-driven planning process and the steps to identify transformative public, private , and non-profit projects in the DRI, beginning with an Open Call for Projects.
The meeting was open to the public.