Public Engagement Calendar
This page includes all upcoming and past opportunities for the public to get involved in Morris’ NY Forward program. Please note that all Local Planning Committee (LPC) meetings are open to the public, and time will be reserved for public comment at the end of each LPC meeting. For public events and LPC meetings, summaries, presentations, and agendas will be prepared and made available as they are completed.
Of note: A number of calendar items are geared toward assisting potential project sponsors (as well as of general interest to the public) such as but not limited to any upcoming NYS webinars.
Check back here frequently for engagement updates!
Decarbonization Webinar 101
Decarbonization 101 Webinar for DRI Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4
This webinar will provide an introduction to decarbonization and the reduction of carbon emissions through building design and construction. Key topics include an overview of decarbonization and an introduction to different types of decarbonization strategies that can be incorporated into DRI/NY Forward building projects.
Attendees only need to register for one webinar. The same content will be provided at each session.
Registration Link:
DRI/NY Forward and Historic Preservation Webinar
This webinar is designed for prospective project sponsors participating in the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4. During this session, participants will gain an overview of the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review process as it relates to the DRI and NY Forward programs. They will also learn how to determine whether a property is listed on or eligible for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, as well as become familiar with basic historic preservation best practices and common pitfalls to avoid.
Registration Link:
https://meetny-gov.webex.com/weblink/register/r998ba6da5d2965761f4c93781554c7ff
Decarbonization 101 Webinar
Decarbonization 101 Webinar for DRI Round 9 and NY Forward Round 4
This webinar will provide an introduction to decarbonization and the reduction of carbon emissions through building design and construction. Key topics include an overview of decarbonization and an introduction to different types of decarbonization strategies that can be incorporated into DRI/NY Forward building projects.
Attendees only need to register for one webinar. The same content will be provided at each session.
Registration Link:
Local Planning Committee Meeting #1
The first of several meetings with the Local Planning Committee (LPC) will be held on Monday July 27th from 6 to 8 pm at the Morris Firehouse, Station 13, 117 Main Street, Morris, NY 13808.
The LPC is tasked with guiding the NY Forward planning process for the Village of Morris and participating in project identification and evaluation to ultimately recommend a slate of projects to the State for funding consideration. During this meeting the Local Planning Committee will learn more about the NY Forward planning process and participate in a visioning session that will help to establish a vision framework to guide their decision-making.
This meeting is open to all members of the public, with time reserved at the end of the meeting for public comment.