Help us revitalize Downtown Herkimer!​
Opportunities to engage in the DRI planning process will be posted on this page, including open houses, surveys, meetings, and presentations. Your feedback will help us shape the future of Herkimer in feasible, sustainable ways! To subscribe to the project mailing list, visit the contact page.
Upcoming Events
LPC Working Sessions - Septemeber 2024
The LPC has recently begun closed door sessions to review the potential DRI projects. These working sessions allow the committee to review confidential project financials and discuss sensitive topics. No decisions are made during these working sessions.
LPC Meeting #5
Date: October 8th
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Where: Herkimer College - Conference Room CC 282/283​​
Previous Events
Online Survey
Date: July 25 - August 2
This short survey gave participants the opportunity to give feedback about the potential DRI Projects, and share your comments on the Draft Revitalization Strategies.
Table at Herkimer Diamond Days
Date: August 10th
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Thanks to all who stopped by, it was a great event.
LPC Meeting #4
Date: August 14th
Time: 4 pm - 6 pm
Where: Herkimer College - Conference Room CC 282/283
Thank you to all those that attended!
Public Open House #2
When: July 24th, 2024 4-7 pm
Where: Former Episcopal Church 300 N Main Street, Herkimer, NY
LPC Meeting #3
Date: July 18, 2024
Time: 4:00 -6:00 pm
Where: Herkimer College - Conference Room CC 282/283
Thank you to all those that attended!
​Note: the projects on slide 19, 20, and 21 have since been withdrawn by the sponsor
LPC Meeting #2
Date: May 29th
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Herkimer College - Conference Room CC 282/283
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Thank you to all those that attended! We had a good attendance from the public. If you were unable to attend, you can view the slides.
Online Community Survey
Date: May 21st - May 27th
This short survey gave participants the opportunity to learn about the DRI Program, the Open Call for Projects, and share your vision and ideas for the downtown area.
Chowdown Pop-up Event
Date: Monday May 20th
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Myers Park, Herkimer, NY
Open House #1
Date: Tuesday May 21st
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Location: Behind the Library, 245 North Main Street, Herkimer, NY (former Children's Museum location)
LPC Meeting #1
Date: April 25 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Location: Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce - 420 East German Street
This meeting introduced the Local Planning Committee and kicked-off the DRI process.
Thank you to all those that attended! We had a great attendance from the public for the first meeting. If you were unable to attend, you can view the slides and meeting summary.