DRI Staten Island

Project Survey

This survey is designed to gather the community's feedback on potential DRI projects. It should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete and will help us evaluate the community's priorities as we work to refine projects this month.

New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) seeks to transform communities ripe for development into vibrant neighborhoods where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live, work, and raise a family. DRI allocates $10 million to support the implementation of catalytic capital-eligible investment projects in Downtown Staten Island.

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* 1. Please Select All That Apply To You

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* 2. Please rank the following projects in order of priority (choose “1” for the project you support the most and “16” for the project you support the least or drag and drop the projects in order of preference)

CSI CENTER FOR INNOVATION VR/AR LAB: Fund equipment to create a Virtual Reality / Augmented Reality Lab in the new College of Staten Island (CSI) Center for Innovation at Lighthouse Point. This investment will help establish Downtown Staten Island as a regional hub for tech and innovation. $$$$

ST. GEORGE THEATRE RESTORATION: Fund improvements to the St. George Theatre, including restoration of the lobby, repair of interior plaster and paint work, and the installation of a new mosaic at the outdoor entrance. This project seeks to restore this downtown landmark and improve the visitor experience. $$$

EMPIRE OUTLETS COMMUNITY EVENT SPACE: Create a flexible event and performance space within the Empire Outlets shopping center that can be used by local nonprofits and cultural groups at no cost. The space would be located within the new dining and entertainment section of the center, scheduled to open later this year. $$$

STATEN ISLAND MUSEUM REOPENING: Reopen the ground level and garden of the original Staten Island Museum location on Stuyvesant Place by upgrading building safety and accessibility features and refreshing the exhibit space. The project seeks to create a modern cultural destination downtown for residents and visitors. $$$

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUM IMPROVEMENTS: Renovate the National Lighthouse Museum to create an exterior garden space, beautify the fencing and facade, and address structural issues. This project seeks to improve site conditions as the museum attracts more visitors. $

SEAMEN’S SOCIETY BUILDING RESTORATION: Fund upgrades to the Seamen’s Society headquarters building at 50 Bay Street to enhance the delivery of services for families and children and to convert underused spaces into free community meeting space. This project seeks to expand Seaman’s reach into the Staten Island community. $$$

FERRY TERMINAL INFORMATION BOOTH UPGRADES: Redesign the information booth located within the St. George Ferry Terminal to improve visibility, support automated technology, and make the space usable year-round. This project seeks to increase the number of ferry riders who want to learn about what to do downtown and where to visit local businesses and attractions. $$

DECORATIVE CANOPY AT LIGHTHOUSE POINT PLAZA: Install a colorful, distinctive canopy at Lighthouse Point Plaza to create a community gathering place that can host special events, food markets, concerts, and more that would attract visitors to the waterfront and further into the downtown. $$

NORTH SHORE ART TRAIL: Create a public art trail from St. George to Stapleton by installing 30+ pieces of unique, community-sourced public art at strategic locations throughout Downtown, including at key intersections and cultural sites. $

WAYFINDING SIGNS ACROSS DOWNTOWN: Enhance the pedestrian and visitor experience by installing color-coded markers to support navigation around key nodes in downtown. The signs would call out cultural sites, eateries, shops, and other destinations and provide a consistent look and feel from St. George to Stapleton. $$

STAPLETON STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS: Enhance the safety and attractiveness of entrances to the Stapleton rail station on Prospect and Water Streets. Improvements would include upgraded lighting, signage, and general beautification. $$

PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUND: Create a grant fund to assist property owners in the renovation and redevelopment of vacant and underused properties along the Bay Street corridor into community-serving uses. The fund would award grants to property owners of up to $100,000 each in exchange for public benefits. $$

FACADE IMPROVEMENT AT 181 BAY STREET: Modernize the facade of the prominent office and retail building at the corner of Victory Boulevard and Bay Street (Minthorne District) and create a new ground-floor café space on Victory Boulevard. The project would replace the current glass-and-metal facade with a more attractive brick face to beautify the Tompkinsville town center. $$$

FACADE IMPROVEMENT AT 60 BAY STREET: Support the renovation of Downtown Staten Island’s largest office building at 60 Bay Street. The project would install a new canopy and entrance on Bay Street and beautify the Central Avenue entrance to improve the pedestrian experience and help ensure the building remains tenanted. $$$

STOREFRONT RENOVATION AT 585 BAY STREET: Renovate and expand the ground-floor space at the corner of Bay and Cross Streets to create a new retail space on Cross Street and restore the building to its original style. $$$

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 543 BAY STREET: Support the construction of an 8-story, 84-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail at the corner of Bay Street and Prospect Street. This project seeks to provide a mix of market-rate and affordable housing and activate a key street linking Bay Street to the Stapleton train station. $$$$