Local Waterfront Revitalization Project – Public Hearing (in person)

The city of Poughkeepsie is in the final stages of updating its Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP). The Updated LWRP reflects changes that have occurred in the Waterfront Revitalization Area since the City last adopted an LWRP in 1999, incorporate recommendations of recent planning efforts, and address resilience to flooding and sea level rise, principles of sustainable planning and smart growth, and strategies to support economic development for the City.

The Common Council has set a public hearing for 6 p.m. Monday, December 19th, to hear comments on the proposed November 18, 2022 draft. You can find out more about the LWRP update process here.

The final draft and memorandum outlining the most recent changes can be found here,

PK 4 Keeps Comprehensive Plan Public Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the Charter and Codes of the City of Poughkeepsie, Administrative Code, Section 14.04, a Common Council Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 6:00pm and will be held in the Common Council Chambers, for the purpose of receiving comments on the on the draft, Comprehensive Plan PK4Keeps: A Comprehensive Plan for Poughkeepsie.

 If you are interesting in commenting during Public Participation, please email DDeluca@cityofpoughkeepsie.com before 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

All are welcome to comment and provide feedback.

City of Poughkeepsie Common Council Meeting (virtual)

5:45 – Public Hearing Continued: for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed introductory Local Law, entitled “Local Law Amending Section 18 1/2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Poughkeepsie, New York”; Local Waterfront Redevelopment Program. Register here!

6:30 – Common Council Meeting – Register here!

  • Approval of new members to new boards
  • Ordinance amending §13-269 of Chapter 13 of the City of Poughkeepsie Code
    of Ordinances Entitled “Motor Vehicles and Traffic”, establishing a Handicapped parking
  • Resolution accepting a donation from the Dyson Foundation to the City of Poughkeepsie to be used to upgrade, improve and maintain the condition of various City of Poughkeepsie parks
  • Local Law to Establish a Sustainable Energy Loan Program (Open C-PACE)
    in the City of Poughkeepsie
  • View the full agenda here