Redevelopment initiative meeting Tuesday

(Editor's note: Below is the press release about a public meeting planned tuesday to discuss enhancements to the Main Street streetscape. The underlying investment is a $10 million state grant awared in 2021 but never executed because much of the money was to support the Blue Cardinal projects that never happened. Covid came in the middle as well. North Tonawanda invested similar funds. Visit Webster Street to understand.)

Niagara Falls, NY – The City of Niagara Falls will conduct the inaugural public meeting for the Public Plaza and Main Street Streetscape Improvements Project on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Train Station, at 825 Depot Ave, Niagara Falls. There will be a brief presentation about the project followed by an informal and interactive open house.

The Main Street project is being funded by the New York State Department of State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI).

“Enhancing Main Street is a major economic development priority for Niagara Falls and as such we encourage residents and members from the community to provide their feedback to what will ultimately be a transformative project for our City,” said Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino. “Governor Hochul has once again demonstrated her financial commitment through the DRI recognizing that there is a need for vibrant and active central streetscapes so that Niagara Falls can once again become a world-class City.”

The Public Plaza and Main Street Streetscape Improvements Project is focused on enhancing walkability, connectivity, and sense of place within the Business and Bridge Districts. The project will explore coordinated improvements along Main Street, the creation of a public plaza on Cleveland Avenue, and enhanced pedestrian connections to Niagara Falls State Park.

This public meeting will help the project team, led by Fisher Associates, better understand concerns, issues, and opportunities in the project area and ensure that the final design reflects the needs and desires of the community.

The community can learn more about the project and future public engagement activities at https://niagarafallsusa.org/government/city-departments/planning-and-environmental/.

For more information, please contact Ian Benjamin, Planner II, City of Niagara Falls at nfny.planning@niagarafallsny.gov.

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