About This Project

Program is sponsored by the New York State Department of State (NYSDOS)
Locally prepared land and water use plan.
Addresses opportunities to improve natural, public, commercial or developed waterfront areas.
Organizational structure, local laws, projects and ongoing partnerships to implement the land and water use plan.
Coordinates state and federal actions needed to help the community achieve its vision.

Purpose of LWRP

Reference for the Waterfront Advisory Committee (WAC) to evaluate development projects in the waterfront area.
If accepted by the NYSDOS, LWRP policies give the city jurisdiction over actions by state and federal agencies.
Increases likelihood of the city or private entities receiving grant funding from NYS for projects identified in the plan.

Increase public access and continue efforts to create a continuous public walkway along the waterfront
Resolve conflicts that may occur with increased waterside uses and ensure agency compliance
Incorporate principles of sustainability and potential impacts of climate change
Expand the waterfront boundary to include the Fall Kill area to increase public access, mitigate flooding and improve water quality
Improve chances of receiving state funding for capital projects
Existing LWRP was adopted by the city in 1998, but was never accepted by NYSDOS.
Some goals have been met, while some community objectives have changed should be added to an updated plan
Review projects and policies from the existing LWRP to make sure they correspond to current objectives of the city and community as a whole.