Downtown BOA & Waterfront DRI &
Erie Blvd BOA NY Forward
OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS
The City of Rome is applying for Round 9 of the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and Round 4 of NY Forward. The Project Team is seeking proposals for potential projects to be included in the City’s applications to progress the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) implementation strategies.
If you have a project idea and/or partners interested in investing into a project, we want to hear from you.
Project proposals must be received by:
Friday October 24, 2025
DRI 2.0 Target Area Map
Funding Potential: $10 Million
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As a project boundary area is required by New York State, the projects will focus on the area in and around the above map.
This area includes the canal waterfront and East Dominick Street neighborhoods.
NY Forward Target Area Map
Funding Potential: $4.5 Million
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As a project boundary area is required by New York State, the projects will focus on the area in and around the above map.
This area includes W. Dominick Street and Erie Boulevard neighborhoods.
Eligible Project Types
Public Improvements Projects such as streetscape and transportation improvements, recreational trails, new and upgraded parks and plazas etc. Potential Rome projects: Bellamy Harbor Park and Pinti Field upgrades
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New Development and/or Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings for mixed-use, commercial, or public uses. Potential Rome projects: residential unit development, brownfield redevelopment, new hotel construction, redevelopment of the former Columbus School
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Small Project Fund such as facade improvements, building renovations to commercial or mixed use spaces, public art, business assistance funds, etc. Potential Rome projects: Main Streets Business Program, NYS Canal focused art installations
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Branding and Marketing projects that target residents, investors, developers, tourists, and/ or visitors. Potential Rome projects: Implement Marketing Strategy from the Downtown BOA​​​
Public Engagement Opportunities
We want your input! Choose any of the following engagement methods listed below to help us:
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Create a vision for revitalization in the two specified areas
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Identify needs, opportunities, and potential projects
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Provide feedback on strategic sites
Public Open House
Stop into the open house anytime from 6pm-8pm to speak with staff about the two applications.
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 6:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: Rome City Hall Lobby
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If you need translation or interpretation assistance for the open house, please contact Danielle Salisbury ahead of the event: dsalisbury@romecitygov.com (315) 838-1726
City Hall Pop-Up Table
Stop by City Hall during normal business hours to visit the DRI and NY Forward display where you will be able to provide input at your own convenience.
Contact Staff
You can also directly reach out to staff to provide input. Contact:
Danielle Salisbury, Planner, Department of Community and Economic Development
(315) 838-1726
TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS
Email your proposal form and any supporting materials to mandrews@romecitygov.com
Please reach out to arrange for the submittal of large files (over 20 MB).
To submit a hard copy by mail or hand-delivery:
Rome City Hall
Department of Community & Economic Development
198 North Washington Street
Rome, NY 13440
Note: Projects included in this proposal submission are not guaranteed funding, regardless of whether the City of Rome is awarded DRI and/or NY Forward funding.