Tag: local government

Public Meeting for Bartlett Park Plan

The city is planning to make improvements to Bartlett Park, including the replacement of recently removed children’s play equipment and the proposed implementation of a basketball court. 

The city will hold a public workshop from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6 in the Common Council Chambers, City Hall, Third Floor.

The city has retained LaBella Associates through a competitive request for proposal process to assist with the park’s revitalization. Specifically, LaBella and the city’s project team will prepare construction drawings for the proposed features at the park and will also include new signage, a water fountain, electrical hookups for small events and limited lighting.

After gaining feedback from the adjacent residents and the public, LaBella will prepare Construction Plans. The purpose of the June 6 public workshop is to present initial findings and solicit input toward the final plan and construction drawings. The city intends to initiate the improvements in the fall. Find out more here.

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,