The Malone DRI Local Planning Committee wants your feedback!

The Local Planning Committee is reviewing projects for funding through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). A total of $9.7 million will be awarded to projects that strengthen and revitalize the Village of Malone.

Your feedback will help ensure the selected projects reflect community priorities. The survey lets you review proposed projects, share your perspective, and highlight those with the greatest impact.

Complete the survey by October 3, 2025.

For more information on DRI CLICK HERE.

Thank you to all applicants that submitted through the Open Call for Projects:

Redevelopment and/or Renovation of an Existing Building(s) Projects:

A1. Transform Vacant Mill Street Buildings into Riverfront Residential Housing

A2. Construct Historic-Themed Downtown Hotel at 26 Pearl Street

A3. Revitalize 462 East Main Street with Mixed-Use Housing, Pub, and Commercial Kitchen

A4. Transform Vacant Storefronts at 473 & 477 East Main Street into Active Retail Hubs

A5. Restore Historic Adirondack 1892 Storefront and Enhance Access and Visibility

A6. Rehabilitate 458 East Main Street into the Malone Business Hub for Entrepreneurs and Startups

A7. Upgrade Defcon Fitness Storefront and Create Public Parking on Catherine Street

A8. Downtown Artist Cellar Revitalization & Creative Hub

A9. Transform 43 Pearl Street into the Foothills Arts & Cultural Center

A10. Transform Historic Downtown Storefront into Franklin Square - A Mixed-Use Grocery and Housing Hub

A11. Revitalize 358 West Main Street for Retail and Manufacturing Use

A12. Transform Vacant Main Street Storefront into La Crème Gelato & Patisserie

A13. Revitalize Historic Commercial Property at 367 West Main Street

A14. Expand Café Nouveau into Downtown Event Space and Outdoor Dining Destination

A15. Revitalizing Giuseppe's Pizza: A Facade Enhancement, Outdoor Seating, New Inside Bar

A16. Upgrade Lucky Strike Lanes to Enhance Family Entertainment at 36 Woodward Street

 

Public Improvement Projects:

B1. Transform Mill Park: Phase 1 Riverfront Overlook and Public Access Enhancements

B2. Transform Mill Park: Phases 2 & 3 Riverfront Community Hub

B3. Enhance Main Street: Streetscape Revitalization in Downtown Malone

 

Small Project Fund Project:

C1. Malone Energize Downtown Fund

The Local Planning Committee has started the project evaluation process and is seeking public input on the following:

Project A1. Transform Vacant Mill Street Buildings into Riverfront Residential Housing

Project A2. Construct Historic-Themed Downtown Hotel at 26 Pearl Street 

Project A3. Revitalize 462 East Main Street with Mixed-Use Housing, Pub, and Commercial Kitchen

Project A4. Transform Vacant Storefronts at 473 & 477 East Main Street into Active Retail Hubs

Project A8. Downtown Artist Cellar Revitalization & Creative Hub

Project A9. Transform 43 Pearl Street into the Foothills Arts & Cultural Center

Project A10. Transform Historic Downtown Storefront into Franklin Square - A Mixed-Use Grocery and Housing Hub

Project A11. Revitalize 358 West Main Street for Retail and Manufacturing Use

Project A12. Transform Vacant Main Street Storefront into La Crème Gelato & Patisserie

Project A13. Revitalize Historic Commercial Property at 367 West Main Street

Project A14. Expand Café Nouveau into Downtown Event Space and Outdoor Dining Destination

Project A15. Revitalizing Giuseppe's Pizza: A Facade Enhancement, Outdoor Seating, New Inside Bar

Project B1. Transform Mill Park: Phase 1 Riverfront Overlook and Public Access Enhancements

Project B3. Enhance Main Street: Streetscape Revitalization in Downtown Malone

Project C1. Malone Energize Downtown Fund